Question

What is 2/3-5/8??????,?,

Answer 1

`(1)/(24)`

Explanation:

In order to subtract fractions, the denominators have to be the same. First, find the least common multiple of the denominators:

3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24

8: 8, 16, 24

Since 24 is the lowest common denominator, set each fraction equal to a denominator of 24 and multiply the numerator by the same factor:

`(2)/(3)=(16)/(24)`

`(5)/(8)=(15)/(24)`

Now, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same:

`(16)/(24)-(15)/(24)=(1)/(24)`