Subtract 70/36 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 34/36
14/48 - 70/36 is -119/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
70/36 = 70 × 4/36 × 4 = 280/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/144 - 280/144 = 42 - 280/144 = -238/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/72
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