Subtract 14/36 from 5/75
5/75 - 14/36 is -29/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/900 - 350/900 = 60 - 350/900 = -290/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/90
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