Answers

Subtract 30/5 from 15/8

1^st number: 1 7/8, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

15/8 - 30/5 is -33/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   30/5 = 30 × 8/5 × 8 = 240/40
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   75/40 - 240/40 = 75 - 240/40 = -165/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/8

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