Subtract 18/30 from 14/75
14/75 - 18/30 is -31/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
14/75 = 14 × 2/75 × 2 = 28/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/150 - 90/150 = 28 - 90/150 = -62/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/75
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