Subtract 14/25 from 6/45
6/45 - 14/25 is -32/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/225 - 126/225 = 30 - 126/225 = -96/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/75
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