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Subtract 14/54 from 45/80

45/80 - 14/54 is 131/432.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
    45/80 = 45 × 27/80 × 27 = 1215/2160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
    14/54 = 14 × 40/54 × 40 = 560/2160
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1215/2160 - 560/2160 = 1215 - 560/2160 = 655/2160
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/432

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