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Subtract 12/5 from 75/10

1^st number: 7 5/10, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

75/10 - 12/5 is 51/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 5 is 10
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
   75/10 = 75 × 1/10 × 1 = 75/10
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
   12/5 = 12 × 2/5 × 2 = 24/10
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/10 - 24/10 = 75 - 24/10 = 51/10
5. In mixed form: 51/10

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