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Subtract 7/75 from 14/9

1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 7/75

14/9 - 7/75 is 329/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    14/9 = 14 × 25/9 × 25 = 350/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    7/75 = 7 × 3/75 × 3 = 21/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/225 - 21/225 = 350 - 21/225 = 329/225
  5. In mixed form: 1104/225

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