Subtract 14/48 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 14/48
20/6 - 14/48 is 73/24.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 8/6 × 8 = 160/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
14/48 = 14 × 1/48 × 1 = 14/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/48 - 14/48 = 160 - 14/48 = 146/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/24
- In mixed form: 31/24
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