Subtract 8/15 from 54/8
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 8/15
54/8 - 8/15 is 373/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
8/15 = 8 × 8/15 × 8 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/120 - 64/120 = 810 - 64/120 = 746/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/60
- In mixed form: 613/60
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