Subtract 15/8 from 48/6
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 1 7/8
48/6 - 15/8 is 49/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
48/6 = 48 × 4/6 × 4 = 192/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
192/24 - 45/24 = 192 - 45/24 = 147/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/8
- In mixed form: 61/8
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