Subtract 14/72 from 1/48
1/48 - 14/72 is -25/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
1/48 = 1 × 3/48 × 3 = 3/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
14/72 = 14 × 2/72 × 2 = 28/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/144 - 28/144 = 3 - 28/144 = -25/144
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