Subtract 15/30 from 3/8
3/8 - 15/30 is -1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/120 - 60/120 = 45 - 60/120 = -15/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/8
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