Subtract 4/8 from 3/5
3/5 - 4/8 is 1/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
3/5 = 3 × 8/5 × 8 = 24/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
4/8 = 4 × 5/8 × 5 = 20/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/40 - 20/40 = 24 - 20/40 = 4/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10
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