Subtract 7/75 from 14/15
14/15 - 7/75 is 21/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
14/15 = 14 × 5/15 × 5 = 70/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/75 - 7/75 = 70 - 7/75 = 63/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/25
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