Subtract 3/48 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 3/48
27/14 - 3/48 is 209/112.
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,
27/14 = 27 × 24/14 × 24 = 648/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/336 - 21/336 = 648 - 21/336 = 627/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/112
- In mixed form: 197/112
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