Subtract 14/4 from 8/15
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 3 2/4
8/15 - 14/4 is -89/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
14/4 = 14 × 15/4 × 15 = 210/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
32/60 - 210/60 = 32 - 210/60 = -178/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/30
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