Subtract 12/45 from 14/48, Solve 14/48

Subtract 12/45 from 14/48

14/48 - 12/45 is 1/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
14/48 = 14 × 15/48 × 15 = 210/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/720 - 192/720 = 210 - 192/720 = 18/720
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/40

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