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Subtract 35/12 from 60/2

1^st number: 30 0/2, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

60/2 - 35/12 is 325/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
   60/2 = 60 × 6/2 × 6 = 360/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   35/12 = 35 × 1/12 × 1 = 35/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   360/12 - 35/12 = 360 - 35/12 = 325/12
5. In mixed form: 271/12

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