Subtract 14/15 from 12/75
12/75 - 14/15 is -58/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 15 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
12/75 = 12 × 1/75 × 1 = 12/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
14/15 = 14 × 5/15 × 5 = 70/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/75 - 70/75 = 12 - 70/75 = -58/75
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