Subtract 14/48 from 4/18
4/18 - 14/48 is -5/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
4/18 = 4 × 8/18 × 8 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/144 - 42/144 = 32 - 42/144 = -10/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/72
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