Subtract 50/8 from 6/15, Solve 6/15

Subtract 50/8 from 6/15

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

6/15 - 50/8 is -117/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/120 - 750/120 = 48 - 750/120 = -702/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -117/20

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