Subtract 14/21 from 12/48
12/48 - 14/21 is -5/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
14/21 = 14 × 16/21 × 16 = 224/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/336 - 224/336 = 84 - 224/336 = -140/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/12
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