Subtract 1/48 from 14/60
14/60 - 1/48 is 17/80.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/240 - 5/240 = 56 - 5/240 = 51/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/80
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