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Subtract 12/80 from 35/84

35/84 - 12/80 is 4/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
   35/84 = 35 × 20/84 × 20 = 700/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   12/80 = 12 × 21/80 × 21 = 252/1680
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/1680 - 252/1680 = 700 - 252/1680 = 448/1680
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/15

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