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Subtract 3/8 from 1/5

1/5 - 3/8 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,
   1/5 = 1 × 8/5 × 8 = 8/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   3/8 = 3 × 5/8 × 5 = 15/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   8/40 - 15/40 = 8 - 15/40 = -7/40

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