The solution to 5/8-2/3 is -1/24

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simplify 5/8-2/3

Solution

simplify

\frac{5}{8} - \frac{2}{3}

- \frac{1}{24}

Decimal Notation

- 0.04166 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{5}{8} - \frac{2}{3}

Least Common Multiplier of

8, 3 : 24

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{15}{24} - \frac{16}{24}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{15 - 16}{24}

15 - 16 = - 1

= \frac{- 1}{24}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{1}{24}

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\frac{6 x ^{3}}{3 x} \cdot 8 x^{2}

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