Subtract 12/75 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 12/75
36/14 - 12/75 is 422/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
36/14 = 36 × 75/14 × 75 = 2700/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
12/75 = 12 × 14/75 × 14 = 168/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2700/1050 - 168/1050 = 2700 - 168/1050 = 2532/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 422/175
- In mixed form: 272/175
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