Subtract 15/6 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 2 3/6
3/8 - 15/6 is -17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
3/8 = 3 × 3/8 × 3 = 9/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/24 - 60/24 = 9 - 60/24 = -51/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/8
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