Subtract 15/90 from 8/2
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 15/90
8/2 - 15/90 is 23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/90 - 15/90 = 360 - 15/90 = 345/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/6
- In mixed form: 35/6
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