Subtract 9/48 from 32/14
1st number: 2 4/14, 2nd number: 9/48
32/14 - 9/48 is 235/112.
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,
32/14 = 32 × 24/14 × 24 = 768/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
768/336 - 63/336 = 768 - 63/336 = 705/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/112
- In mixed form: 211/112
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