Subtract 14/75 from 4/45
4/45 - 14/75 is -22/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/225 - 42/225 = 20 - 42/225 = -22/225
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