Subtract 3/8 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 3/8
154 - 38 is 278.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
154 = 15 × 24 × 2 = 308 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
38 = 3 × 18 × 1 = 38 - Subtract the two like fractions:
308 - 38 = 30 - 38 = 278 - In mixed form: 338
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