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Subtract 15/12 from 70/18

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

70/18 - 15/12 is 95/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   70/18 = 70 × 2/18 × 2 = 140/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   15/12 = 15 × 3/12 × 3 = 45/36
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/36 - 45/36 = 140 - 45/36 = 95/36
5. In mixed form: 223/36

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