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First, find the LCD (Lowest Common Denominator)

7/8 - 2/5 =19/40

The lowest number that 8 and 5 will only divide into evenly is 40.

40/8=5 & 40/5=8

Second, multiply the top number by the same as the bottom number.

8*5=40 so 7*5=35 -> 7/8 = 35/40

Third, do the same for the other fraction in the equation.

5*8=40 so 2*8=16 -> 2/5 = 16/40

Fourth, now just subtract the top numbers.

35 16 19

---- - ---- = ---- is the solution.

40 40 40

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