Subtract 81/8 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 10 1/8
20/15 - 81/8 is -211/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
20/15 = 20 × 8/15 × 8 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
81/8 = 81 × 15/8 × 15 = 1215/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 1215/120 = 160 - 1215/120 = -1055/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -211/24
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