Subtract 7/15 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 7/15
8/6 - 7/15 is 13/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
7/15 = 7 × 2/15 × 2 = 14/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/30 - 14/30 = 40 - 14/30 = 26/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/15
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