Subtract 27/48 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 27/48
40/14 - 27/48 is 257/112.
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,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/336 - 189/336 = 960 - 189/336 = 771/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/112
- In mixed form: 233/112
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