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simplify 2/5-1/8

Solution

simplify

\frac{2}{5} - \frac{1}{8}

Solution

\frac{11}{40}

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Decimal Notation

0.275

Solution steps

\frac{2}{5} - \frac{1}{8}

Least Common Multiplier of

5, 8 : 40

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{16}{40} - \frac{5}{40}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{16 - 5}{40}

Subtract the numbers:

16 - 5 = 11

= \frac{11}{40}

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What is 2/5-1/8 ?
The solution to 2/5-1/8 is 11/40