simplify 3/8-2/5

Solution

simplify

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

- \frac{1}{40}

Decimal Notation

- 0.025

Solution steps

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

Least Common Multiplier of

8, 5 : 40

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{15}{40} - \frac{16}{40}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{15 - 16}{40}

15 - 16 = - 1

= \frac{- 1}{40}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= - \frac{1}{40}

(3 + 4 i)^{- 1}

- (9.2 n + p - 3.1)

\frac{20}{4}

(25 - 3)^{2}