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Subtract 6/28 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 6/28

70/12 - 6/28 is 118/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   70/12 = 70 × 7/12 × 7 = 490/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   6/28 = 6 × 3/28 × 3 = 18/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/84 - 18/84 = 490 - 18/84 = 472/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/21
6. In mixed form: 513/21

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