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Subtract 4/8 from 15/3

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4/8

15/3 - 4/8 is 9/2.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    15/3 = 15 × 8/3 × 8 = 120/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/24 - 12/24 = 120 - 12/24 = 108/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
  6. In mixed form: 41/2

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