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Subtract 12/3 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 4 0/3

35/12 - 12/3 is -13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    35/12 = 35 × 1/12 × 1 = 35/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    12/3 = 12 × 4/3 × 4 = 48/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/12 - 48/12 = 35 - 48/12 = -13/12

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