Subtract 14/48 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 14/48
80/14 - 14/48 is 911/168.
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,
80/14 = 80 × 24/14 × 24 = 1920/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/336 - 98/336 = 1920 - 98/336 = 1822/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 911/168
- In mixed form: 571/168
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