Question

Subtract 7/4 - 5/8 how to sovle.​

Answer 1

7/4 - 5/8

Take LCM of 4 and 8 which is 8

Therefore, (14-5)/8

9/8 is answer

Answer 2

Answer:

❍ Steps for subtracting fraction

• 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,

$\frac{7}{4} = \frac{7 \times 2}{4 \times 2} = \frac{14}{8}$

Likewise,for the 2nd fraction,since 8×1=8

$\frac{5}{8 } = \frac{5 \times 1}{8 \times 1} = \frac{5}{8}$

Subtract the two like fractions

$\frac{14}{8} - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{14 - 5}{8} = \frac{9}{8}$

In mixed form :

$1 \times \frac{1}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

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