Subtract 80/14 from 45/28
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5 10/14
45/28 - 80/14 is -115/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
80/14 = 80 × 2/14 × 2 = 160/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/28 - 160/28 = 45 - 160/28 = -115/28
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