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Subtract 35/54 from 75/12

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 35/54

75/12 - 35/54 is 605/108.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   75/12 = 75 × 9/12 × 9 = 675/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   35/54 = 35 × 2/54 × 2 = 70/108
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   675/108 - 70/108 = 675 - 70/108 = 605/108
5. In mixed form: 565/108

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