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Subtract 72/5 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

35/12 - 72/5 is -689/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   35/12 = 35 × 5/12 × 5 = 175/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/60 - 864/60 = 175 - 864/60 = -689/60

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