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Subtract 81/12 from 70/6

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 6 9/12

70/6 - 81/12 is 59/12.

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,
   81/12 = 81 × 1/12 × 1 = 81/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   140/12 - 81/12 = 140 - 81/12 = 59/12
5. In mixed form: 411/12

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