Answers

Subtract 35/20 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

70/12 - 35/20 is 49/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   35/20 = 35 × 3/20 × 3 = 105/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/60 - 105/60 = 350 - 105/60 = 245/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
6. In mixed form: 41/12

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