Answers

Subtract 70/80 from 48/70

48/70 - 70/80 is -53/280.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   48/70 = 48 × 8/70 × 8 = 384/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   70/80 = 70 × 7/80 × 7 = 490/560
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   384/560 - 490/560 = 384 - 490/560 = -106/560
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/280

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