Subtract 1/48 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1/48
144 - 148 is 16748.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
144 = 14 × 124 × 12 = 16848 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
148 = 1 × 148 × 1 = 148 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16848 - 148 = 168 - 148 = 16748 - In mixed form: 32348
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