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Subtract 60/15 from 5/8

1st number: 5/8, 2nd number: 4 0/15

5/8 - 60/15 is -27/8.

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,
    60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    75/120 - 480/120 = 75 - 480/120 = -405/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/8

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