How to solve (5)/(4)-(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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$$\frac{ 5 }{ 4 } - \frac{ 3 }{ 8 }$$

$\frac{7}{8}=0.875$

Least common multiple of $4$ and $8$ is $8$. Convert $\frac{5}{4}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ to fractions with denominator $8$.

$$\frac{10}{8}-\frac{3}{8}$$

Since $\frac{10}{8}$ and $\frac{3}{8}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{10-3}{8}$$

Subtract $3$ from $10$ to get $7$.

$$\frac{7}{8}$$

$\frac{7}{2 ^ {3}} = 0.875$