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Subtract 5/70 from 6/5

1^st number: 1 1/5, 2^nd number: 5/70

6/5 - 5/70 is 79/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
   6/5 = 6 × 14/5 × 14 = 84/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   5/70 = 5 × 1/70 × 1 = 5/70
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   84/70 - 5/70 = 84 - 5/70 = 79/70
5. In mixed form: 19/70

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