Subtract 20/32 from 14/75
14/75 - 20/32 is -263/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
14/75 = 14 × 32/75 × 32 = 448/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
20/32 = 20 × 75/32 × 75 = 1500/2400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
448/2400 - 1500/2400 = 448 - 1500/2400 = -1052/2400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -263/600
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