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Subtract 2/3 from 70/12

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

70/12 - 2/3 is 31/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    70/12 = 70 × 1/12 × 1 = 70/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    2/3 = 2 × 4/3 × 4 = 8/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/12 - 8/12 = 70 - 8/12 = 62/12
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
  6. In mixed form: 51/6

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