Subtract 3/15 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 3/15
84/8 - 3/15 is 103/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
84/8 = 84 × 15/8 × 15 = 1260/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/120 - 24/120 = 1260 - 24/120 = 1236/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/10
- In mixed form: 103/10
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