Subtract 14/72 from 45/80
45/80 - 14/72 is 53/144.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 72 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
14/72 = 14 × 10/72 × 10 = 140/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/720 - 140/720 = 405 - 140/720 = 265/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/144
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