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  • 24-08-2014
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Write your answer as a fraction in simplest form subtract 5/8-3/5

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rick1 rick1
  • 24-08-2014

first you need to find the least common denominator which in this case it is 40. since 5 and 8 both go into 40.


5/8 = 25/40

3/5 = 24/40

25/40 - 24/40 =1/40

does this make sense to you?

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