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Subtract 12/25 from 35/30

1^st number: 1 5/30, 2^nd number: 12/25

35/30 - 12/25 is 103/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
   12/25 = 12 × 6/25 × 6 = 72/150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/150 - 72/150 = 175 - 72/150 = 103/150

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