Question

A
5y/8_5y/16
simplify the expressions ​

Answer 1

`(5y)/(16)`

Explanation:

Given

`(5y)/(8)` -
`(5y)/(16)`

To subtract the fractions we require them to have a common denominator.

Multiply numerator/ denominator of
`(5y)/(8)` by 2

=
`(5y(2))/(8(2))` -
`(5y)/(16)`

=
`(10y)/(16)` -
`(5y)/(16)`

Now subtract the numerators, leaving the denominator

=
`(10y-5y)/(16)`

=
`(5y)/(16)`

Answer 2

is it 5y/8_5y/16 or 5y/8-5y/16 ?

Explanation: