Subtract 14/48 from 3/7
3/7 - 14/48 is 23/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
3/7 = 3 × 48/7 × 48 = 144/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/336 - 98/336 = 144 - 98/336 = 46/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/168
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