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Subtract 2/25 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 2/25

35/12 - 2/25 is 851/300.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/300 - 24/300 = 875 - 24/300 = 851/300
  5. In mixed form: 2251/300

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