Answers

Subtract 12/75 from 75/70

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 12/75

75/70 - 12/75 is 319/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
   75/70 = 75 × 15/70 × 15 = 1125/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   12/75 = 12 × 14/75 × 14 = 168/1050
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1125/1050 - 168/1050 = 1125 - 168/1050 = 957/1050
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/350

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