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Subtract 70/3 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

70/12 - 70/3 is -35/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   70/12 = 70 × 1/12 × 1 = 70/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   70/12 - 280/12 = 70 - 280/12 = -210/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/2

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