Subtract 15/8 from 49/70
1st number: 49/70, 2nd number: 1 7/8
49/70 - 15/8 is -47/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
15/8 = 15 × 35/8 × 35 = 525/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/280 - 525/280 = 196 - 525/280 = -329/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/40
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