Answers

Subtract 8/12 from 15/2

1^st number: 7 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/12

15/2 - 8/12 is 41/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 12 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 6 = 12,
   15/2 = 15 × 6/2 × 6 = 90/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   8/12 = 8 × 1/12 × 1 = 8/12
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   90/12 - 8/12 = 90 - 8/12 = 82/12
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/6
6. In mixed form: 65/6

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