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Subtract 24/4 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 6 0/4

35/12 - 24/4 is -37/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 4 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 4 × 3 = 12,
    24/4 = 24 × 3/4 × 3 = 72/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    35/12 - 72/12 = 35 - 72/12 = -37/12

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