Subtract 4/5 from 6/8
6/8 - 4/5 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/40 - 32/40 = 30 - 32/40 = -2/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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