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Subtract 21/12 from 70/8

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 9/12

70/8 - 21/12 is 7/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   21/12 = 21 × 2/12 × 2 = 42/24
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   210/24 - 42/24 = 210 - 42/24 = 168/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/1

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