Subtract 3/32 from 14/48
14/48 - 3/32 is 19/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
14/48 = 14 × 2/48 × 2 = 28/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
3/32 = 3 × 3/32 × 3 = 9/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/96 - 9/96 = 28 - 9/96 = 19/96
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