Subtract 2/4 from 14/75
14/75 - 2/4 is -47/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
14/75 = 14 × 4/75 × 4 = 56/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
2/4 = 2 × 75/4 × 75 = 150/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/300 - 150/300 = 56 - 150/300 = -94/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/150
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