Subtract 14/48 from 2/6
2/6 - 14/48 is 1/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 48 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
2/6 = 2 × 8/6 × 8 = 16/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/48 - 14/48 = 16 - 14/48 = 2/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/24
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