Subtract 14/21 from 48/12
1st number: 4 0/12, 2nd number: 14/21
48/12 - 14/21 is 10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 21 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
48/12 = 48 × 7/12 × 7 = 336/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
14/21 = 14 × 4/21 × 4 = 56/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/84 - 56/84 = 336 - 56/84 = 280/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/3
- In mixed form: 31/3
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