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Subtract 10/42 from 14/48

14/48 - 10/42 is 3/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    10/42 = 10 × 8/42 × 8 = 80/336
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/336 - 80/336 = 98 - 80/336 = 18/336
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/56

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