Subtract 14/20 from 36/75
36/75 - 14/20 is -11/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
36/75 = 36 × 4/75 × 4 = 144/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
14/20 = 14 × 15/20 × 15 = 210/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/300 - 210/300 = 144 - 210/300 = -66/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/50
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