Subtract 30/45 from 14/48
14/48 - 30/45 is -3/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/720 - 480/720 = 210 - 480/720 = -270/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8
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