Answers

Subtract 70/7 from 5/12

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

5/12 - 70/7 is -115/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   70/7 = 70 × 12/7 × 12 = 840/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   35/84 - 840/84 = 35 - 840/84 = -805/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -115/12

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