Answers

Subtract 12/75 from 35/20

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 12/75

35/20 - 12/75 is 159/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   35/20 = 35 × 15/20 × 15 = 525/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   525/300 - 48/300 = 525 - 48/300 = 477/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/100
6. In mixed form: 159/100

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