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Subtract 9/70 from 10/12

10/12 - 9/70 is 74/105.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/420 - 54/420 = 350 - 54/420 = 296/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/105

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