Subtract 63/49 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 14/49
14/48 - 63/49 is -167/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
63/49 = 63 × 48/49 × 48 = 3024/2352 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/2352 - 3024/2352 = 686 - 3024/2352 = -2338/2352 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -167/168
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