5/8-3/16= I need to subtract this equation for my grandson and need help

Question

can you sutract this for me please

 

5/8-3/16=

Answer 1

To subtract fractions, they must have the same denominator.  First: find the least common multiple between 8 and 16 which is 16.  Next convert the fraction 5/8 to an equivalent fraction with 16 as the new denominator. We multiplied the denominator by 2 to get 16.  Now multiply the numerator by 2 also which gives the equivalent fraction of 10/16.  5/8 =10/16.

 

10/16 - 3/16 = 7/16

Answer 2

(5/8) - (3/16) = (10/16) - (3/16) = (7/16)