Subtract 14/40 from 9/75
9/75 - 14/40 is -23/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
9/75 = 9 × 8/75 × 8 = 72/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
14/40 = 14 × 15/40 × 15 = 210/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/600 - 210/600 = 72 - 210/600 = -138/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/100
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