Subtract 6/14 from 27/75
27/75 - 6/14 is -12/175.
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,
27/75 = 27 × 14/75 × 14 = 378/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
6/14 = 6 × 75/14 × 75 = 450/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/1050 - 450/1050 = 378 - 450/1050 = -72/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/175
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