Subtract 5/14 from 14/75
14/75 - 5/14 is -179/1050.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
14/75 = 14 × 14/75 × 14 = 196/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
5/14 = 5 × 75/14 × 75 = 375/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1050 - 375/1050 = 196 - 375/1050 = -179/1050
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