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Subtract 7/12 from 81/35

1^st number: 2 11/35, 2^nd number: 7/12

81/35 - 7/12 is 727/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   81/35 = 81 × 12/35 × 12 = 972/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   972/420 - 245/420 = 972 - 245/420 = 727/420
5. In mixed form: 1307/420

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