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Subtract 8/70 from 9/12

9/12 - 8/70 is 89/140.

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,
   8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   315/420 - 48/420 = 315 - 48/420 = 267/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/140

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