Subtract 54/75 from 6/14
6/14 - 54/75 is -51/175.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 75/14 × 75 = 450/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
54/75 = 54 × 14/75 × 14 = 756/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1050 - 756/1050 = 450 - 756/1050 = -306/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -51/175
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