Subtract 14/48 from 30/7, Solve 4 2/7

Subtract 14/48 from 30/7

1^st number: 4 2/7, 2^nd number: 14/48

30/7 - 14/48 is 671/168.

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,
30/7 = 30 × 48/7 × 48 = 1440/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336
Subtract the two like fractions:
1440/336 - 98/336 = 1440 - 98/336 = 1342/336
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/168
In mixed form: 3167/168

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