Answers

Subtract 70/15 from 49/70

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

49/70 - 70/15 is -119/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   70/15 = 70 × 14/15 × 14 = 980/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   147/210 - 980/210 = 147 - 980/210 = -833/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/30

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