Subtract 10/84 from 14/75
14/75 - 10/84 is 71/1050.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/2100 - 250/2100 = 392 - 250/2100 = 142/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/1050
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