What is fifteen over two minus five over eight?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

(15/2 minus 5/8) becomes (60/8 minus 5/8) by finding the common denominator of the two fractions. By using the laws of subtracting fractions, 60 minus 5 equals 55, and the denominator remains the same, 8. So, the answer is 55/8, or 6.875.

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