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Subtract 2/70 from 9/12

9/12 - 2/70 is 101/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   9/12 = 9 × 35/12 × 35 = 315/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/420 - 12/420 = 315 - 12/420 = 303/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/140

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