(9)/(5)-(5)/(8) - subtract fractions

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    Solution for the given fractions

    • 9/5 - 5/8 = ?
    • The common denominator of the two fractions is: 40
    • 9/5 = (8*9)/(5*8) = 72/40
    • 5/8 = (5*5)/(5*8) = 25/40
    • Fractions adjusted to a common denominator
    • 9/5 - 5/8 = 72/40 - 25/40
    • 72/40 - 25/40 = (72-25)/40
    • (72-25)/40 = 47/40

    Solution for the given fractions

    $ \frac{9}{5 }-\frac{ 5}{8 }=? $

    The common denominator of the two fractions is: 40

    $ \frac{9}{5 }= \frac{(8*9)}{(5*8)} =\frac{ 72}{40} $

    $ \frac{5}{8 }= \frac{(5*5)}{(5*8)} =\frac{ 25}{40} $

    Fractions adjusted to a common denominator

    $ \frac{9}{5 }-\frac{ 5}{8 }=\frac{ 72}{40 }-\frac{ 25}{40} $

    $ \frac{72}{40 }-\frac{ 25}{40 }= \frac{(72-25)}{40} $

    $ \frac{(72-25)}{40 }=\frac{ 47}{40} $

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