Subtract 2/8 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 2/8
15/9 - 2/8 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
2/8 = 2 × 9/8 × 9 = 18/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/72 - 18/72 = 120 - 18/72 = 102/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/12
- In mixed form: 15/12
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