Subtract 9/14 from 81/48
1st number: 1 33/48, 2nd number: 9/14
81/48 - 9/14 is 117/112.
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,
81/48 = 81 × 7/48 × 7 = 567/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
9/14 = 9 × 24/14 × 24 = 216/336 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/336 - 216/336 = 567 - 216/336 = 351/336 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/112
- In mixed form: 15/112
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