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Subtract 8/45 from 14/20

14/20 - 8/45 is 47/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   14/20 = 14 × 9/20 × 9 = 126/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/180 - 32/180 = 126 - 32/180 = 94/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/90

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