Subtract 15/3 from 8/14
1st number: 8/14, 2nd number: 5 0/3
8/14 - 15/3 is -31/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 3 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
15/3 = 15 × 14/3 × 14 = 210/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/42 - 210/42 = 24 - 210/42 = -186/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/7
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