Subtract 7/48 from 10/14
10/14 - 7/48 is 191/336.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 24/14 × 24 = 240/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
7/48 = 7 × 7/48 × 7 = 49/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/336 - 49/336 = 240 - 49/336 = 191/336
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