Subtract 70/48 from 2/49
1st number: 2/49, 2nd number: 1 22/48
2/49 - 70/48 is -1667/1176.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
2/49 = 2 × 48/49 × 48 = 96/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/2352 - 3430/2352 = 96 - 3430/2352 = -3334/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1667/1176
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