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Subtract 5/6 from 12/70

12/70 - 5/6 is -139/210.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    5/6 = 5 × 35/6 × 35 = 175/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/210 - 175/210 = 36 - 175/210 = -139/210

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