Answers

Subtract 42/14 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

35/12 - 42/14 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 14 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   35/12 = 35 × 7/12 × 7 = 245/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   42/14 = 42 × 6/14 × 6 = 252/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/84 - 252/84 = 245 - 252/84 = -7/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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