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Subtraction of Like Fractions

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Subtract the first rational number from the second in each of the following:
(i) $\frac{3}{8}, \frac{5}{8}$

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Solution

To subtract $\frac{3}{8}$ from $\frac{5}{8}$

$∴ \frac{5}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5 - 3}{8}$
$= \frac{2}{8}$
$= \frac{1}{4}$

Hence, the required result is $\frac{1}{4}$

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