Answers

Subtract 12/20 from 75/35

1^st number: 2 5/35, 2^nd number: 12/20

75/35 - 12/20 is 54/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   75/35 = 75 × 4/35 × 4 = 300/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   12/20 = 12 × 7/20 × 7 = 84/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/140 - 84/140 = 300 - 84/140 = 216/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 54/35
6. In mixed form: 119/35

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