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Subtract 2/15 from 12/8

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

12/8 - 2/15 is 41/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/120 - 16/120 = 180 - 16/120 = 164/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/30
  6. In mixed form: 111/30

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