Subtract 70/42 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 28/42
14/48 - 70/42 is -11/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
70/42 = 70 × 8/42 × 8 = 560/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/336 - 560/336 = 98 - 560/336 = -462/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/8
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