Subtract 14/8 from 2/75
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 6/8
2/75 - 14/8 is -517/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 8 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
2/75 = 2 × 8/75 × 8 = 16/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
14/8 = 14 × 75/8 × 75 = 1050/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/600 - 1050/600 = 16 - 1050/600 = -1034/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -517/300
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