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Subtract 20/50 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 20/50

70/12 - 20/50 is 163/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   20/50 = 20 × 6/50 × 6 = 120/300
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1750/300 - 120/300 = 1750 - 120/300 = 1630/300
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 163/30
6. In mixed form: 513/30

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