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Subtract 36/70 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 36/70

35/12 - 36/70 is 1009/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   36/70 = 36 × 6/70 × 6 = 216/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/420 - 216/420 = 1225 - 216/420 = 1009/420
5. In mixed form: 2169/420

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