Subtract 9/14 from 3/48
3/48 - 9/14 is -65/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
9/14 = 9 × 24/14 × 24 = 216/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/336 - 216/336 = 21 - 216/336 = -195/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/112
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