Subtract 4/80 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 4/80
45/14 - 4/80 is 443/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
45/14 = 45 × 40/14 × 40 = 1800/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
4/80 = 4 × 7/80 × 7 = 28/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/560 - 28/560 = 1800 - 28/560 = 1772/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 443/140
- In mixed form: 323/140
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