Subtract 5/48 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 5/48
40/14 - 5/48 is 925/336.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
960/336 - 35/336 = 960 - 35/336 = 925/336 - In mixed form: 2253/336
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