Basic Math Examples

$1 - \frac{5}{8}$

Step 1

Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$\frac{8}{8} - \frac{5}{8}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{8 - 5}{8}$

Step 3

Subtract $5$ from $8$ .

$\frac{3}{8}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{3}{8}$

Decimal Form:

$0.375$