Subtract 2/14 from 18/75
18/75 - 2/14 is 17/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
18/75 = 18 × 14/75 × 14 = 252/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
2/14 = 2 × 75/14 × 75 = 150/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/1050 - 150/1050 = 252 - 150/1050 = 102/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/175
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