Subtract 15/7 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 2 1/7
8/4 - 15/7 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
8/4 = 8 × 7/4 × 7 = 56/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
15/7 = 15 × 4/7 × 4 = 60/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/28 - 60/28 = 56 - 60/28 = -4/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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