-3/8+ -1/5
What fraction repsents the chage in gale allownace
To find the change in Gale's allowance, we need to subtract the initial allowance from the final allowance.
Initial allowance = -3/8
Final allowance = -1/5
Therefore, change in allowance = final allowance - initial allowance
Change in allowance = (-1/5) - (-3/8)
Change in allowance = (-1/5) + (3/8)
To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 8 is 40.
Change in allowance = (-8/40) + (24/40)
Change in allowance = 16/40
Change in allowance = 2/5
Therefore, the change in Gale's allowance is 2/5.