Subtract 9/48 from 18/14
1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 9/48
18/14 - 9/48 is 123/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
18/14 = 18 × 24/14 × 24 = 432/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/336 - 63/336 = 432 - 63/336 = 369/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/112
- In mixed form: 111/112
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