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Subtract 9/80 from 35/12

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 9/80

35/12 - 9/80 is 673/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   35/12 = 35 × 20/12 × 20 = 700/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/240 - 27/240 = 700 - 27/240 = 673/240
5. In mixed form: 2193/240

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