Subtract 1/75 from 14/2
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 1/75
14/2 - 1/75 is 524/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
14/2 = 14 × 75/2 × 75 = 1050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/150 - 2/150 = 1050 - 2/150 = 1048/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 524/75
- In mixed form: 674/75
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