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Subtract 6/81 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 6/81

70/12 - 6/81 is 311/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   70/12 = 70 × 27/12 × 27 = 1890/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   6/81 = 6 × 4/81 × 4 = 24/324
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1890/324 - 24/324 = 1890 - 24/324 = 1866/324
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/54
6. In mixed form: 541/54

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