Subtract 8/15 from 63/2
1st number: 31 1/2, 2nd number: 8/15
63/2 - 8/15 is 929/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
63/2 = 63 × 15/2 × 15 = 945/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
8/15 = 8 × 2/15 × 2 = 16/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/30 - 16/30 = 945 - 16/30 = 929/30 - In mixed form: 3029/30
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