Subtract 70/15 from 49/45
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 4 10/15
49/45 - 70/15 is -161/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
49/45 = 49 × 1/45 × 1 = 49/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/45 - 210/45 = 49 - 210/45 = -161/45
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