Subtract 14/32 from 21/48
21/48 - 14/32 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
21/48 = 21 × 2/48 × 2 = 42/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
14/32 = 14 × 3/32 × 3 = 42/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/96 - 42/96 = 42 - 42/96 = 0/96 - The answer is 0
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