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Subtract 14/72 from 45/80

45/80 - 14/72 is 53/144.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
    45/80 = 45 × 9/80 × 9 = 405/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 10 = 720,
    14/72 = 14 × 10/72 × 10 = 140/720
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/720 - 140/720 = 405 - 140/720 = 265/720
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/144

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