Subtract 12/18 from 14/48
14/48 - 12/18 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
12/18 = 12 × 8/18 × 8 = 96/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/144 - 96/144 = 42 - 96/144 = -54/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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