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Subtract 7/48 from 14/36

14/36 - 7/48 is 35/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 48 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    14/36 = 14 × 4/36 × 4 = 56/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    7/48 = 7 × 3/48 × 3 = 21/144
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/144 - 21/144 = 56 - 21/144 = 35/144

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