Subtract 90/10 from 14/75
1st number: 14/75, 2nd number: 9 0/10
14/75 - 90/10 is -661/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 10 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 10 × 15 = 150,
90/10 = 90 × 15/10 × 15 = 1350/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/150 - 1350/150 = 28 - 1350/150 = -1322/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -661/75
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