Subtract 15/8 from 42/3
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 1 7/8
42/3 - 15/8 is 97/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
42/3 = 42 × 8/3 × 8 = 336/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
336/24 - 45/24 = 336 - 45/24 = 291/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/8
- In mixed form: 121/8
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