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Subtract 15/24 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 15/24

70/12 - 15/24 is 125/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   70/12 = 70 × 2/12 × 2 = 140/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/24 - 15/24 = 140 - 15/24 = 125/24
5. In mixed form: 55/24

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