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Subtract 7/12 from 1/70

1/70 - 7/12 is -239/420.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/420 - 245/420 = 6 - 245/420 = -239/420

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