Subtract 42/15 from 8/4
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 2 12/15
8/4 - 42/15 is -4/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 168/60 = 120 - 168/60 = -48/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/5
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