Subtract 14/48 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 14/48
35/14 - 14/48 is 53/24.
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,
35/14 = 35 × 24/14 × 24 = 840/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/336 - 98/336 = 840 - 98/336 = 742/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/24
- In mixed form: 25/24
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