Subtract 75/18 from 14/75, Solve 14/75

Subtract 75/18 from 14/75

1^st number: 14/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

14/75 - 75/18 is -199/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
14/75 = 14 × 6/75 × 6 = 84/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/450 - 1875/450 = 84 - 1875/450 = -1791/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -199/50

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