Solve the Fraction Equation: 8/5 minus 4/5

Solve the following exercise:

8545=? \frac{8}{5}-\frac{4}{5}=\text{?}

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00:06 Let's solve this problem.
00:09 First, mark down the number of squares for the first fraction.
00:15 Remember, we need to subtract the second fraction.
00:18 So, erase the same amount that represents the second fraction.
00:24 And that's how we find the solution to our question!

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Understand the problem

Solve the following exercise:

8545=? \frac{8}{5}-\frac{4}{5}=\text{?}

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Step-by-step solution

To solve the problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Confirm the fractions have the same denominator. Here, both denominators are 5.
  • Step 2: Subtract the numerators of the fractions: 84 8 - 4 .
  • Step 3: Write the result over the common denominator: 45 \frac{4}{5} .

Now, let's calculate:
Step 1: Both fractions 85 \frac{8}{5} and 45 \frac{4}{5} have a common denominator of 5.
Step 2: Subtract the numerators: 84=4 8 - 4 = 4 .
Step 3: Place the result over the common denominator: 45 \frac{4}{5} .

Therefore, the solution to the problem is 45\mathbf{\frac{4}{5}}.

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Final Answer

45 \frac{4}{5}

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\( \frac{3}{2}-\frac{1}{2}=\text{?} \)

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