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Subtract 3/8 from 14/48

14/48 - 3/8 is -1/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 8 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
    3/8 = 3 × 6/8 × 6 = 18/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/48 - 18/48 = 14 - 18/48 = -4/48
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/12

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