Subtract 14/48 from 60/56
1st number: 1 4/56, 2nd number: 14/48
60/56 - 14/48 is 131/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
60/56 = 60 × 6/56 × 6 = 360/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/336 - 98/336 = 360 - 98/336 = 262/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/168
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