Subtract 7/15 from 75/8
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 7/15
75/8 - 7/15 is 1069/120.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/120 - 56/120 = 1125 - 56/120 = 1069/120 - In mixed form: 8109/120
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