Subtract 10/48 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 10/48
14/10 - 10/48 is 143/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
14/10 = 14 × 24/10 × 24 = 336/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/240 - 50/240 = 336 - 50/240 = 286/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/120
- In mixed form: 123/120
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