What is 4/5 − 1/5?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 4/5 − 1/5.

Answer:

4/5 − 1/5 = ³/₅

The answer is 3/5 (equals 0.6 as a decimal).

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then subtract the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 5 is 5.

LCM(5, 5) = 5

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 5:

4/5 = 4/5
1/5 = 1/5

3. Subtract the numerators

Now subtract: 4 − 1 = 3

4/5 − 1/5 = 3/5