Subtract 90/28 from 14/75
1st number: 14/75, 2nd number: 3 6/28
14/75 - 90/28 is -3179/1050.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 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 28 × 75 = 2100,
90/28 = 90 × 75/28 × 75 = 6750/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/2100 - 6750/2100 = 392 - 6750/2100 = -6358/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3179/1050
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