Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{24}$

Step-by-step 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:

$\frac{2}{3}=\frac{16}{24}$

$\frac{5}{8}=\frac{15}{24}$

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

$\frac{16}{24}-\frac{15}{24}=\frac{1}{24}$