Subtract 15/75 from 8/15
8/15 - 15/75 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
15/75 = 15 × 1/75 × 1 = 15/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/75 - 15/75 = 40 - 15/75 = 25/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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