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Subtract 60/70 from 72/15

1^st number: 4 12/15, 2^nd number: 60/70

72/15 - 60/70 is 138/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   72/15 = 72 × 14/15 × 14 = 1008/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1008/210 - 180/210 = 1008 - 180/210 = 828/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/35
6. In mixed form: 333/35

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