Subtract 60/15 from 6/8
1st number: 6/8, 2nd number: 4 0/15
6/8 - 60/15 is -13/4.
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,
60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/120 - 480/120 = 90 - 480/120 = -390/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/4
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