Subtract 9/24 from 14/75
14/75 - 9/24 is -113/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/600 - 225/600 = 112 - 225/600 = -113/600
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