Subtract 48/14 from 2/70
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 3 6/14
2/70 - 48/14 is -17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
48/14 = 48 × 5/14 × 5 = 240/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/70 - 240/70 = 2 - 240/70 = -238/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5
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