Subtract 35/84 from 14/75
14/75 - 35/84 is -23/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
14/75 = 14 × 28/75 × 28 = 392/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/2100 - 875/2100 = 392 - 875/2100 = -483/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/100
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