Subract of rationl numbers 5 by 8 from -3 by 8
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Step-by-step explanation:
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
5
4
=
5 × 2
4 × 2
=
10
8
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
5
8
=
5 × 1
8 × 1
=
5
8
Subtract the two like fractions:
10
8
-
5
8
=
10 - 5
8
=
5
8
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