Answers

Subtract 54/20 from 49/70

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

49/70 - 54/20 is -2/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   54/20 = 54 × 7/20 × 7 = 378/140
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   98/140 - 378/140 = 98 - 378/140 = -280/140
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1

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