Subtract 4/14 from 18/48
18/48 - 4/14 is 5/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
4/14 = 4 × 24/14 × 24 = 96/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/336 - 96/336 = 126 - 96/336 = 30/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/56
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