Subtract 14/35 from 7/48
7/48 - 14/35 is -61/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
14/35 = 14 × 48/35 × 48 = 672/1680 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/1680 - 672/1680 = 245 - 672/1680 = -427/1680 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/240
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