Subtract 15/48 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 15/48
40/14 - 15/48 is 285/112.
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,
40/14 = 40 × 24/14 × 24 = 960/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/336 - 105/336 = 960 - 105/336 = 855/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/112
- In mixed form: 261/112
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