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Subtract 3/80 from 45/14

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 3/80

45/14 - 3/80 is 1779/560.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    45/14 = 45 × 40/14 × 40 = 1800/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    3/80 = 3 × 7/80 × 7 = 21/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1800/560 - 21/560 = 1800 - 21/560 = 1779/560
  5. In mixed form: 399/560

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