Answers

Subtract 48/35 from 5/12

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

5/12 - 48/35 is -401/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   48/35 = 48 × 12/35 × 12 = 576/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/420 - 576/420 = 175 - 576/420 = -401/420

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