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Subtract 25/70 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 25/70

70/12 - 25/70 is 115/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   70/12 = 70 × 35/12 × 35 = 2450/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   25/70 = 25 × 6/70 × 6 = 150/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/420 - 150/420 = 2450 - 150/420 = 2300/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/21
6. In mixed form: 510/21

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