Subtract 3/48 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 3/48
14/7 - 3/48 is 31/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
14/7 = 14 × 48/7 × 48 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/336 - 21/336 = 672 - 21/336 = 651/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/16
- In mixed form: 115/16
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