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Subtract 12/70 from 35/84

35/84 - 12/70 is 103/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   12/70 = 12 × 6/70 × 6 = 72/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/420 - 72/420 = 175 - 72/420 = 103/420

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