Subtract 48/14 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 3 6/14
10/6 - 48/14 is -37/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
10/6 = 10 × 7/6 × 7 = 70/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
48/14 = 48 × 3/14 × 3 = 144/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/42 - 144/42 = 70 - 144/42 = -74/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/21
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