Subtract 49/35 from 3/70
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 14/35
3/70 - 49/35 is -19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
3/70 = 3 × 1/70 × 1 = 3/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
49/35 = 49 × 2/35 × 2 = 98/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/70 - 98/70 = 3 - 98/70 = -95/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14
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