Subtract 8/14 from 21/48
21/48 - 8/14 is -15/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/336 - 192/336 = 147 - 192/336 = -45/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/112
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