Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 15/49

1^st number: 15/49, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

15/49 - 70/56 is -185/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   70/56 = 70 × 7/56 × 7 = 490/392
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   120/392 - 490/392 = 120 - 490/392 = -370/392
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/196

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