Subtract 9/48 from 1/70, Solve 1/70

Subtract 9/48 from 1/70

1/70 - 9/48 is -97/560.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/1680 - 315/1680 = 24 - 315/1680 = -291/1680
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/560

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