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Subtract 15/4 from 1/8

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 3 3/4

1/8 - 15/4 is -29/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 4 is 8

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
    1/8 = 1 × 1/8 × 1 = 1/8
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
    15/4 = 15 × 2/4 × 2 = 30/8
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1/8 - 30/8 = 1 - 30/8 = -29/8

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