Subtract 14/48 from 1/35
1/35 - 14/48 is -221/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/1680 - 490/1680 = 48 - 490/1680 = -442/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/840
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