Subtract 7/15 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 7/15
98 - 715 is 79120.
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,
98 = 9 × 158 × 15 = 135120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
715 = 7 × 815 × 8 = 56120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135120 - 56120 = 135 - 56120 = 79120
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