Subtract 14/6 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 2 2/6
14/48 - 14/6 is -49/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 6 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
14/6 = 14 × 8/6 × 8 = 112/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/48 - 112/48 = 14 - 112/48 = -98/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/24
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