Subtract 7/75 from 14/63
14/63 - 7/75 is 29/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 75 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
14/63 = 14 × 25/63 × 25 = 350/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
7/75 = 7 × 21/75 × 21 = 147/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1575 - 147/1575 = 350 - 147/1575 = 203/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/225
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