Subtract 42/15 from 5/8
1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 2 12/15
5/8 - 42/15 is -87/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/120 - 336/120 = 75 - 336/120 = -261/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -87/40
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