Subtract 9/48 from 7/14
7/14 - 9/48 is 5/16.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 24/14 × 24 = 168/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/336 - 63/336 = 168 - 63/336 = 105/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/16
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