Subtract 14/48 from 1/15
1/15 - 14/48 is -9/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
1/15 = 1 × 16/15 × 16 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/240 - 70/240 = 16 - 70/240 = -54/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/40
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