Subtract 25/30 from 15/8, Solve 1 7/8

Subtract 25/30 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 25/30

15/8 - 25/30 is 25/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/120 - 100/120 = 225 - 100/120 = 125/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24

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