Answers

Subtract 70/12 from 36/75

1^st number: 36/75, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

36/75 - 70/12 is -803/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   144/300 - 1750/300 = 144 - 1750/300 = -1606/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -803/150

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