Subtract 14/48 from 25/42
25/42 - 14/48 is 17/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/336 - 98/336 = 200 - 98/336 = 102/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/56
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