Subtract 16/8 from 12/15
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 2 0/8
12/15 - 16/8 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
12/15 = 12 × 8/15 × 8 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
16/8 = 16 × 15/8 × 15 = 240/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/120 - 240/120 = 96 - 240/120 = -144/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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