Subtract 14/48 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 14/48
50/14 - 14/48 is 551/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
50/14 = 50 × 24/14 × 24 = 1200/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1200/336 - 98/336 = 1200 - 98/336 = 1102/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 551/168
- In mixed form: 347/168
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