How to solve 13/20-3/8

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$13/20-3/8$$

$\frac{11}{40}=0.275$

Least common multiple of $20$ and $8$ is $40$. Convert $\frac{13}{20}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ to fractions with denominator $40$.

$$\frac{26}{40}-\frac{15}{40}$$

Since $\frac{26}{40}$ and $\frac{15}{40}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{26-15}{40}$$

Subtract $15$ from $26$ to get $11$.

$$\frac{11}{40}$$

$\frac{11}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 5} = 0.275$