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Subtract 35/9 from 70/12

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 3 8/9

70/12 - 35/9 is 35/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
    70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    35/9 = 35 × 4/9 × 4 = 140/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/36 - 140/36 = 210 - 140/36 = 70/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
  6. In mixed form: 117/18

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