Answers

Subtract 75/10 from 70/12

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 7 5/10

70/12 - 75/10 is -5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
   75/10 = 75 × 6/10 × 6 = 450/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/60 - 450/60 = 350 - 450/60 = -100/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3

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