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Subtract 14/48 from 3/20

3/20 - 14/48 is -17/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    3/20 = 3 × 12/20 × 12 = 36/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/240 - 70/240 = 36 - 70/240 = -34/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/120

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