Subtract 7/70 from 5/12, Solve 5/12

Subtract 7/70 from 5/12

5/12 - 7/70 is 19/60.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420
Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 42/420 = 175 - 42/420 = 133/420
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/60

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