Subtract 84/60 from 14/48
1st number: 14/48, 2nd number: 1 24/60
14/48 - 84/60 is -133/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/240 - 336/240 = 70 - 336/240 = -266/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/120
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