Subtract 15/40 from 7/8
7/8 - 15/40 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
7/8 = 7 × 5/8 × 5 = 35/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/40 - 15/40 = 35 - 15/40 = 20/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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