Subtract 21/14 from 2/75, Solve 2/75

Subtract 21/14 from 2/75

1^st number: 2/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/14

2/75 - 21/14 is -221/150.

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,
2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
21/14 = 21 × 75/14 × 75 = 1575/1050
Subtract the two like fractions:
28/1050 - 1575/1050 = 28 - 1575/1050 = -1547/1050
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/150

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