Subtract 15/5 from 70/12, Solve 5 10/12

Subtract 15/5 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 3 0/5

70/12 - 15/5 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 5 is 60

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
15/5 = 15 × 12/5 × 12 = 180/60
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/60 - 180/60 = 350 - 180/60 = 170/60
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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