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Subtract 14/16 from 48/14

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 14/16

48/14 - 14/16 is 143/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    48/14 = 48 × 8/14 × 8 = 384/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    14/16 = 14 × 7/16 × 7 = 98/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    384/112 - 98/112 = 384 - 98/112 = 286/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/56
  6. In mixed form: 231/56

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