(5)/(8)-(1)/(4) - subtract fractions

Solution for the given fractions

• 5/8 - 1/4 = ?
• The common denominator of the two fractions is: 8
• 5/8 = (1*5)/(1*8) = 5/8
• 1/4 = (1*2)/(2*4) = 2/8
• Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
• 5/8 - 1/4 = 5/8 - 2/8
• (5-2)/8 = 3/8

Solution for the given fractions

$ \frac{5}{8 }-\frac{ 1}{4 }=? $

The common denominator of the two fractions is: 8

$ \frac{5}{8 }= \frac{(1*5)}{(1*8)} =\frac{ 5}{8} $

$ \frac{1}{4 }= \frac{(1*2)}{(2*4)} =\frac{ 2}{8} $

Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

$ \frac{5}{8 }-\frac{ 1}{4 }=\frac{ 5}{8 }-\frac{ 2}{8} $

$ \frac{(5-2)}{8 }=\frac{ 3}{8} $

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