Subtract 4/6 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 4/6
158 - 46 is 2924.
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,
158 = 15 × 38 × 3 = 4524 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
46 = 4 × 46 × 4 = 1624 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4524 - 1624 = 45 - 1624 = 2924 - In mixed form: 1524
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