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Subtract 54/35 from 7/12

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

7/12 - 54/35 is -403/420.

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,
   7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   54/35 = 54 × 12/35 × 12 = 648/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   245/420 - 648/420 = 245 - 648/420 = -403/420

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