Subtract 15/45 from 49/8, Solve 6 1/8

Subtract 15/45 from 49/8

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 15/45

49/8 - 15/45 is 139/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/360 - 120/360 = 2205 - 120/360 = 2085/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/24
In mixed form: 519/24

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