Subtract the fractions and write your answer in lowest terms. 4/5-3/8
A. 1/40
B. 1 7/4
C. 7/10
D. 17/40
I meant to put is the answer d?
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You are correct again. D is the correct answer.
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To subtract fractions, you need to have a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 40, which is the least common multiple of 5 and 8.
Now, let's find the equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 40:
4/5 = (4/5) * (8/8) = 32/40
3/8 = (3/8) * (5/5) = 15/40
Now that the fractions have the same denominator, you can subtract them:
32/40 - 15/40 = (32 - 15)/40 = 17/40
So, the answer in lowest terms is 17/40.
Therefore, the correct option is D. 17/40.