Subtract 5/14 from 50/48
1st number: 1 2/48, 2nd number: 5/14
50/48 - 5/14 is 115/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
5/14 = 5 × 24/14 × 24 = 120/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/336 - 120/336 = 350 - 120/336 = 230/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/168
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