Subtract 8/14 from 36/75
36/75 - 8/14 is -16/175.
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,
36/75 = 36 × 14/75 × 14 = 504/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
8/14 = 8 × 75/14 × 75 = 600/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1050 - 600/1050 = 504 - 600/1050 = -96/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/175
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