Answer:
3/8
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Multiply the denominator and the numerator of 1/4 by 2 to get a common denominator between the two. (1/4 and 5/8 is now 2/8 and 5/8)
1*2= 2; 4*2= 8, so you get 2/8 (which is equal to 1/4)
Step 2: When you get 2/8, subtract:
5/8 - 2/8 = 3/8
And... since 2/8 is equal to 1/4, 3/8 is the answer :)
Hope this helps :)
-jp524
