Subtract 4/15 from 6/8
6/8 - 4/15 is 29/60.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 32/120 = 90 - 32/120 = 58/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/60
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