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Subtract 48/42 from 3/14

1st number: 3/14, 2nd number: 1 6/42

3/14 - 48/42 is -13/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    48/42 = 48 × 1/42 × 1 = 48/42
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/42 - 48/42 = 9 - 48/42 = -39/42
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/14

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