Subtract 14/75 from 7/56
7/56 - 14/75 is -37/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 75 is 4200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4200 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 75 = 4200,
7/56 = 7 × 75/56 × 75 = 525/4200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 56 = 4200,
14/75 = 14 × 56/75 × 56 = 784/4200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/4200 - 784/4200 = 525 - 784/4200 = -259/4200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/600
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