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Subtract 24/45 from 14/80

14/80 - 24/45 is -43/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   14/80 = 14 × 9/80 × 9 = 126/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   24/45 = 24 × 16/45 × 16 = 384/720
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   126/720 - 384/720 = 126 - 384/720 = -258/720
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/120

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