Subtract 14/48 from 5/9
5/9 - 14/48 is 19/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
14/48 = 14 × 3/48 × 3 = 42/144 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/144 - 42/144 = 80 - 42/144 = 38/144 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/9-14/48 5/9-28/48 5/18-14/48 5/9-14/96 15/9-14/48 5/9-42/48 5/27-14/48 25/9-14/48 5/9-70/48 5/45-14/48 35/9-14/48 5/9-98/48 5/63-14/48