Subtract 42/48 from 8/14
8/14 - 42/48 is -17/56.
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,
8/14 = 8 × 24/14 × 24 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/336 - 294/336 = 192 - 294/336 = -102/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/56
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