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Subtract 10/28 from 14/75

14/75 - 10/28 is -179/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
    14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
    10/28 = 10 × 75/28 × 75 = 750/2100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/2100 - 750/2100 = 392 - 750/2100 = -358/2100
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/1050

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