Subtract 56/15 from 25/8
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 3 11/15
25/8 - 56/15 is -73/120.
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,
25/8 = 25 × 15/8 × 15 = 375/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
56/15 = 56 × 8/15 × 8 = 448/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/120 - 448/120 = 375 - 448/120 = -73/120
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