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Subtract 12/70 from 25/10

1^st number: 2 5/10, 2^nd number: 12/70

25/10 - 12/70 is 163/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
   25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/70 - 12/70 = 175 - 12/70 = 163/70
5. In mixed form: 223/70

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