Answers

Subtract 15/70 from 70/49

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 15/70

70/49 - 15/70 is 17/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
   70/49 = 70 × 10/49 × 10 = 700/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
   15/70 = 15 × 7/70 × 7 = 105/490
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   700/490 - 105/490 = 700 - 105/490 = 595/490
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
6. In mixed form: 13/14

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