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Subtract 36/48 from 15/70

15/70 - 36/48 is -15/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    36/48 = 36 × 35/48 × 35 = 1260/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/1680 - 1260/1680 = 360 - 1260/1680 = -900/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/28

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