simplify 3/5-1/8

Solution

simplify

\frac{3}{5} - \frac{1}{8}

\frac{19}{40}

Decimal Notation

0.475

Solution steps

\frac{3}{5} - \frac{1}{8}

Least Common Multiplier of

5, 8 : 40

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{24}{40} - \frac{5}{40}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{24 - 5}{40}

Subtract the numbers:

24 - 5 = 19

= \frac{19}{40}

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