Subtract 15/6 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 2 3/6
15/8 - 15/6 is -5/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
15/6 = 15 × 4/6 × 4 = 60/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/24 - 60/24 = 45 - 60/24 = -15/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/8
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