Subtract 49/8 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 6 1/8
60/15 - 49/8 is -17/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
60/15 = 60 × 8/15 × 8 = 480/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
480/120 - 735/120 = 480 - 735/120 = -255/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/8
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