Subtract 18/48 from 1/14
1/14 - 18/48 is -17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/336 - 126/336 = 24 - 126/336 = -102/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/56
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