Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 9/5

1^st number: 1 4/5, 2^nd number: 6/8

9/5 - 6/8 is 21/20.

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,
   9/5 = 9 × 8/5 × 8 = 72/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   72/40 - 30/40 = 72 - 30/40 = 42/40
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
6. In mixed form: 11/20

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