Subtract 14/48 from 14/54
14/54 - 14/48 is -7/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
14/54 = 14 × 8/54 × 8 = 112/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
14/48 = 14 × 9/48 × 9 = 126/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/432 - 126/432 = 112 - 126/432 = -14/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/216
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