Question

(5/8 - 1/2) x 5/6 =

Final answer in the form a/b

Answer 1

5/48

Explanation:

(5/8 - 1/2) x 5/6

(5/8 - 4/8) x 5/6

1/8 x 5/6

5/48

Answer 2

`(5)/(48)`

Explanation:

`\left((5)/(8) - (1)/(2)\right) * (5)/(6)`

First, represent 1/2 as 4/8.

`(1)/(2) * (4)/(4) = (4)/(8)`

`\left((5)/(8) - (4)/(8)\right) * (5)/(6)`

Then, simplify the subtraction.

`(1)/(8) * (5)/(6)`

Finally, multiply the numerators and denominators of the resulting fractions.

`(1 * 5)/(8 * 6)`

`(5)/(48)`