Subtract 6/14 from 8/48
8/48 - 6/14 is -11/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
6/14 = 6 × 24/14 × 24 = 144/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/336 - 144/336 = 56 - 144/336 = -88/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/42
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