5/8 - 1/4
3/8
you change 1/4 into 2/8
and subtract
5/8 - 2/8 = 3/8
To calculate the value of 5/8 minus 1/4, you need to have a common denominator for both fractions. The least common denominator (LCD) for 8 and 4 is 8.
To convert 1/4 into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 8, you multiply the numerator and denominator by 2:
1/4 = (1 × 2) / (4 × 2) = 2/8
Now that both fractions have a denominator of 8, you can subtract them:
5/8 - 2/8 = (5 - 2) / 8 = 3/8
Therefore, the result of 5/8 minus 1/4 is 3/8.