Subtract 49/8 from 35/15, Solve 2 5/15

Subtract 49/8 from 35/15

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

35/15 - 49/8 is -91/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 735/120 = 280 - 735/120 = -455/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/24

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