Subtract 45/15 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 3 0/15
3/8 - 45/15 is -21/8.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
45/15 = 45 × 8/15 × 8 = 360/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/120 - 360/120 = 45 - 360/120 = -315/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/8
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