Answers

Subtract 70/56 from 48/70

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 1 14/56

48/70 - 70/56 is -79/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   192/280 - 350/280 = 192 - 350/280 = -158/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/140

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