Subtract 40/14 from 80/45
1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 2 12/14
80/45 - 40/14 is -68/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
80/45 = 80 × 14/45 × 14 = 1120/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/630 - 1800/630 = 1120 - 1800/630 = -680/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/63
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