Question

Subtract 5/8 -5/7
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Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24

For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,

5

6

=

5 × 4

6 × 4

=

20

24

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,

5

8

=

5 × 3

8 × 3

=

15

24

Subtract the two like fractions:

20

24

-

15

24

=

20 - 15

24

=

5

24