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Subtract 3/80 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 3/80

35/12 - 3/80 is 691/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
    35/12 = 35 × 20/12 × 20 = 700/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/240 - 9/240 = 700 - 9/240 = 691/240
  5. In mixed form: 2211/240

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