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Subtract 8/70 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 8/70

35/12 - 8/70 is 1177/420.

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,
   8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1225/420 - 48/420 = 1225 - 48/420 = 1177/420
5. In mixed form: 2337/420

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