Subtract 98/48 from 14/42, Solve 14/42

Subtract 98/48 from 14/42

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

14/42 - 98/48 is -41/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
14/42 = 14 × 8/42 × 8 = 112/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
98/48 = 98 × 7/48 × 7 = 686/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
112/336 - 686/336 = 112 - 686/336 = -574/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/24

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