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Subtract 49/70 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 49/70

70/12 - 49/70 is 77/15.

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,
   49/70 = 49 × 6/70 × 6 = 294/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2450/420 - 294/420 = 2450 - 294/420 = 2156/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/15
6. In mixed form: 52/15

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