Subtract 15/90 from 14/75
14/75 - 15/90 is 1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
14/75 = 14 × 6/75 × 6 = 84/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
15/90 = 15 × 5/90 × 5 = 75/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/450 - 75/450 = 84 - 75/450 = 9/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/50
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