Subtract 6/48 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 6/48
30/14 - 6/48 is 113/56.
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,
30/14 = 30 × 24/14 × 24 = 720/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
6/48 = 6 × 7/48 × 7 = 42/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/336 - 42/336 = 720 - 42/336 = 678/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/56
- In mixed form: 21/56
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