Subtract 6/48 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 6/48
20/14 - 6/48 is 73/56.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 24/14 × 24 = 480/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/336 - 42/336 = 480 - 42/336 = 438/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/56
- In mixed form: 117/56
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