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Subtract 3/14 from 2/75

2/75 - 3/14 is -197/1050.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    2/75 = 2 × 14/75 × 14 = 28/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    3/14 = 3 × 75/14 × 75 = 225/1050
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    28/1050 - 225/1050 = 28 - 225/1050 = -197/1050

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