Subtract 30/75 from 14/84
14/84 - 30/75 is -7/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
30/75 = 30 × 28/75 × 28 = 840/2100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/2100 - 840/2100 = 350 - 840/2100 = -490/2100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30
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