Subtract 14/24 from 6/75
6/75 - 14/24 is -151/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
14/24 = 14 × 25/24 × 25 = 350/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/600 - 350/600 = 48 - 350/600 = -302/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -151/300
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