Subtract 3/56 from 14/48
14/48 - 3/56 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
3/56 = 3 × 6/56 × 6 = 18/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/336 - 18/336 = 98 - 18/336 = 80/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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