Subtract 60/48 from 2/14
1st number: 2/14, 2nd number: 1 12/48
2/14 - 60/48 is -31/28.
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,
2/14 = 2 × 24/14 × 24 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/336 - 420/336 = 48 - 420/336 = -372/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/28
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