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Subtract 14/10 from 6/75

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 1 4/10

6/75 - 14/10 is -33/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    14/10 = 14 × 15/10 × 15 = 210/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/150 - 210/150 = 12 - 210/150 = -198/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/25

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