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Subtract 5/25 from 35/12

1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 5/25

35/12 - 5/25 is 163/60.

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,
    5/25 = 5 × 12/25 × 12 = 60/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/300 - 60/300 = 875 - 60/300 = 815/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/60
  6. In mixed form: 243/60

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