Subtract 35/6 from 14/75
1st number: 14/75, 2nd number: 5 5/6
14/75 - 35/6 is -847/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/150 - 875/150 = 28 - 875/150 = -847/150
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