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Subtract 3/75 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 3/75

70/12 - 3/75 is 869/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
    3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1750/300 - 12/300 = 1750 - 12/300 = 1738/300
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 869/150
  6. In mixed form: 5119/150

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