Subtract 10/5 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2 0/5
15/8 - 10/5 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
10/5 = 10 × 8/5 × 8 = 80/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/40 - 80/40 = 75 - 80/40 = -5/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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