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Subtract 1/36 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1/36

70/12 - 1/36 is 209/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/36 - 1/36 = 210 - 1/36 = 209/36
5. In mixed form: 529/36

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