Subtract 15/60 from 21/8
1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 15/60
21/8 - 15/60 is 19/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
21/8 = 21 × 15/8 × 15 = 315/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
15/60 = 15 × 2/60 × 2 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/120 - 30/120 = 315 - 30/120 = 285/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/8
- In mixed form: 23/8
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