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Subtract 16/45 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 16/45

35/12 - 16/45 is 461/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/180 - 64/180 = 525 - 64/180 = 461/180
5. In mixed form: 2101/180

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