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Subtract 80/49 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 1 31/49

35/12 - 80/49 is 755/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   80/49 = 80 × 12/49 × 12 = 960/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1715/588 - 960/588 = 1715 - 960/588 = 755/588
5. In mixed form: 1167/588

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