Subtract 70/48 from 2/7
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 1 22/48
2/7 - 70/48 is -197/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
2/7 = 2 × 48/7 × 48 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/336 - 490/336 = 96 - 490/336 = -394/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -197/168
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