Subtract 14/18 from 3/75
3/75 - 14/18 is -166/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/450 - 350/450 = 18 - 350/450 = -332/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/225
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