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Subtract 3/70 from 5/12

5/12 - 3/70 is 157/420.

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,
    5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/420 - 18/420 = 175 - 18/420 = 157/420

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