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Subtract 14/48 from 5/49

5/49 - 14/48 is -223/1176.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    5/49 = 5 × 48/49 × 48 = 240/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    14/48 = 14 × 49/48 × 49 = 686/2352
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/2352 - 686/2352 = 240 - 686/2352 = -446/2352
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/1176

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