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Subtract 48/24 from 6/14

1st number: 6/14, 2nd number: 2 0/24

6/14 - 48/24 is -11/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    48/24 = 48 × 7/24 × 7 = 336/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/168 - 336/168 = 72 - 336/168 = -264/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/7

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