Subtract 10/8 from 14/45, Solve 14/45

Subtract 10/8 from 14/45

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

14/45 - 10/8 is -169/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
112/360 - 450/360 = 112 - 450/360 = -338/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/180

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