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Subtract 3/9 from 5/8

5/8 - 3/9 is 7/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   5/8 = 5 × 9/8 × 9 = 45/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   3/9 = 3 × 8/9 × 8 = 24/72
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   45/72 - 24/72 = 45 - 24/72 = 21/72
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/24

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