Subtract 18/48 from 2/70
2/70 - 18/48 is -97/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
18/48 = 18 × 35/48 × 35 = 630/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1680 - 630/1680 = 48 - 630/1680 = -582/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/280
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