Subtract 48/84 from 6/14
6/14 - 48/84 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
6/14 = 6 × 6/14 × 6 = 36/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/84 - 48/84 = 36 - 48/84 = -12/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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