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Subtract 6/15 from 42/8

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

42/8 - 6/15 is 97/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    42/8 = 42 × 15/8 × 15 = 630/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/120 - 48/120 = 630 - 48/120 = 582/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/20
  6. In mixed form: 417/20

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