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Subtract 70/12 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

40/10 - 70/12 is -11/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   40/10 = 40 × 6/10 × 6 = 240/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   240/60 - 350/60 = 240 - 350/60 = -110/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6

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