Subtract 14/7 from 5/48
1st number: 5/48, 2nd number: 2 0/7
5/48 - 14/7 is -91/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
14/7 = 14 × 48/7 × 48 = 672/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/336 - 672/336 = 35 - 672/336 = -637/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/48
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