Subtract 14/50 from 60/75
60/75 - 14/50 is 13/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
60/75 = 60 × 2/75 × 2 = 120/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/150 - 42/150 = 120 - 42/150 = 78/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/25
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