Subtract 8/27 from 14/48
14/48 - 8/27 is -1/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
8/27 = 8 × 16/27 × 16 = 128/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/432 - 128/432 = 126 - 128/432 = -2/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/216
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