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Subtract 14/96 from 1/48

1/48 - 14/96 is -1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
    1/48 = 1 × 2/48 × 2 = 2/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    14/96 = 14 × 1/96 × 1 = 14/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2/96 - 14/96 = 2 - 14/96 = -12/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8

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