Subtract 4/15 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 4/15
158 - 415 is 193120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
158 = 15 × 158 × 15 = 225120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
415 = 4 × 815 × 8 = 32120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225120 - 32120 = 225 - 32120 = 193120 - In mixed form: 173120
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