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Subtract 4/15 from 5/8

5/8 - 4/15 is 43/120.

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,
    5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/120 - 32/120 = 75 - 32/120 = 43/120

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