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Subtract 1/54 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 1/54

35/12 - 1/54 is 313/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   35/12 = 35 × 9/12 × 9 = 315/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   1/54 = 1 × 2/54 × 2 = 2/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/108 - 2/108 = 315 - 2/108 = 313/108
5. In mixed form: 297/108

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