Subtract 14/75 from 4/9
4/9 - 14/75 is 58/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/225 - 42/225 = 100 - 42/225 = 58/225
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