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Subtract 27/64 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 27/64

70/12 - 27/64 is 1039/192.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 64 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   70/12 = 70 × 16/12 × 16 = 1120/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   27/64 = 27 × 3/64 × 3 = 81/192
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1120/192 - 81/192 = 1120 - 81/192 = 1039/192
5. In mixed form: 579/192

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