Subtract 15/45 from 5/8
5/8 - 15/45 is 7/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/360 - 120/360 = 225 - 120/360 = 105/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24
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