Subtract 14/45 from 6/8, Solve 6/8

Subtract 14/45 from 6/8

6/8 - 14/45 is 79/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/360 - 112/360 = 270 - 112/360 = 158/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/180

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