Subtract 14/48 from 49/30
1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 14/48
49/30 - 14/48 is 161/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
49/30 = 49 × 8/30 × 8 = 392/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
14/48 = 14 × 5/48 × 5 = 70/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/240 - 70/240 = 392 - 70/240 = 322/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/120
- In mixed form: 141/120
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