What is 5/8 - 4/8?

Here's how to subtract 4/8 from 5/8:

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can subtract the numerators.

5 − 4 = 1

So the answer is:

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

No good. 2 is larger than 1. So we're done reducing.