Subtract 45/48 from 12/14
12/14 - 45/48 is -9/112.
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,
12/14 = 12 × 24/14 × 24 = 288/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/336 - 315/336 = 288 - 315/336 = -27/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/112
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