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Subtract 9/8 from 4/15

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 1/8

4/15 - 9/8 is -103/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    9/8 = 9 × 15/8 × 15 = 135/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    32/120 - 135/120 = 32 - 135/120 = -103/120

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