Answers

Subtract 48/30 from 18/70

1^st number: 18/70, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

18/70 - 48/30 is -47/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   48/30 = 48 × 7/30 × 7 = 336/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   54/210 - 336/210 = 54 - 336/210 = -282/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/35

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