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Subtract 5/8 from 4/5

4/5 - 5/8 is 7/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   5/8 = 5 × 5/8 × 5 = 25/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   32/40 - 25/40 = 32 - 25/40 = 7/40

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