Subtract 42/8 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 5 2/8
14/48 - 42/8 is -119/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
42/8 = 42 × 6/8 × 6 = 252/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/48 - 252/48 = 14 - 252/48 = -238/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/24
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