Subtract 15/3 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 5 0/3
27/8 - 15/3 is -13/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
27/8 = 27 × 3/8 × 3 = 81/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
15/3 = 15 × 8/3 × 8 = 120/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/24 - 120/24 = 81 - 120/24 = -39/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/8
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