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Subtract 15/12 from 70/6

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/12

70/6 - 15/12 is 125/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 12 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    70/6 = 70 × 2/6 × 2 = 140/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
    15/12 = 15 × 1/12 × 1 = 15/12
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/12 - 15/12 = 140 - 15/12 = 125/12
  5. In mixed form: 105/12

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