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Subtract 4/45 from 14/75

14/75 - 4/45 is 22/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    42/225 - 20/225 = 42 - 20/225 = 22/225

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