Question

Find the difference
5/8-1/4​

Answer 1

12

−−

32

Explanation:

multiply 5 by 4, and get 20.

Then we multiply 1 by 8, and get 8.

8 × 4 = 32 that give the terms new denominators

20 32

−− −−

8 32

then since the denominators match subtract the numerators

20 − 8 = 12

so the answer is

12

−−

32

I hope this helps you out

Answer 2

`(3)/(8)`

Explanation:

1. 
   `(1)/(4) = (2)/(8)`
2. Plug 2/8 in:
   `(5)/(8) - (2)/(8)`
3. 
   `(5)/(8) - (2)/(8) = (3)/(8)`

I hope this helps!