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Subtract 70/75 from 14/28

14/28 - 70/75 is -13/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    14/28 = 14 × 75/28 × 75 = 1050/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    70/75 = 70 × 28/75 × 28 = 1960/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1050/2100 - 1960/2100 = 1050 - 1960/2100 = -910/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/30

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