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Subtract 4/70 from 5/12

5/12 - 4/70 is 151/420.

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,
   4/70 = 4 × 6/70 × 6 = 24/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   175/420 - 24/420 = 175 - 24/420 = 151/420

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