Subtract 14/35 from 14/75
14/75 - 14/35 is -16/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
14/75 = 14 × 7/75 × 7 = 98/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
14/35 = 14 × 15/35 × 15 = 210/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/525 - 210/525 = 98 - 210/525 = -112/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/75
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