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Subtract 5/15 from 81/8

1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 5/15

81/8 - 5/15 is 235/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    81/8 = 81 × 15/8 × 15 = 1215/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1215/120 - 40/120 = 1215 - 40/120 = 1175/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/24
  6. In mixed form: 919/24

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