Subtract 80/45 from 14/8, Solve 1 6/8

Subtract 80/45 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 1 35/45

14/8 - 80/45 is -1/36.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/360 - 640/360 = 630 - 640/360 = -10/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36

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