Subtract 6/45 from 80/14, Solve 5 10/14

Subtract 6/45 from 80/14

1^st number: 5 10/14, 2^nd number: 6/45

80/14 - 6/45 is 586/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
80/14 = 80 × 45/14 × 45 = 3600/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
3600/630 - 84/630 = 3600 - 84/630 = 3516/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 586/105
In mixed form: 561/105

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