Subtract 42/15 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 2 12/15
75/8 - 42/15 is 263/40.
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,
75/8 = 75 × 15/8 × 15 = 1125/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
42/15 = 42 × 8/15 × 8 = 336/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/120 - 336/120 = 1125 - 336/120 = 789/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/40
- In mixed form: 623/40
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