Subtract 3/48 from 54/14
1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 3/48
54/14 - 3/48 is 425/112.
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,
54/14 = 54 × 24/14 × 24 = 1296/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
3/48 = 3 × 7/48 × 7 = 21/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/336 - 21/336 = 1296 - 21/336 = 1275/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 425/112
- In mixed form: 389/112
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