Subtract 5/49 from 2/70
2/70 - 5/49 is -18/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
2/70 = 2 × 7/70 × 7 = 14/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
5/49 = 5 × 10/49 × 10 = 50/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/490 - 50/490 = 14 - 50/490 = -36/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/245
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