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Subtract 63/70 from 60/12

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 63/70

60/12 - 63/70 is 41/10.

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,
   60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   63/70 = 63 × 6/70 × 6 = 378/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2100/420 - 378/420 = 2100 - 378/420 = 1722/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/10
6. In mixed form: 41/10

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