Answers

Subtract 81/12 from 70/10

1^st number: 7 0/10, 2^nd number: 6 9/12

70/10 - 81/12 is 1/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   70/10 = 70 × 6/10 × 6 = 420/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   81/12 = 81 × 5/12 × 5 = 405/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   420/60 - 405/60 = 420 - 405/60 = 15/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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