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Subtract 45/80 from 50/14

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 45/80

50/14 - 45/80 is 337/112.

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,
    50/14 = 50 × 40/14 × 40 = 2000/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2000/560 - 315/560 = 2000 - 315/560 = 1685/560
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/112
  6. In mixed form: 31/112

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