The length of a rectangle is 4/5 ft. The width is 5/8 ft.

How much greater is the length of the rectangle than the width?

Express your answer in lowest terms.

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The length of a rectangle is 4/5 ft. The width is 5/8 ft.
 
How much greater is the length of the rectangle than the width? 
 
Express your answer in lowest terms.

_fluffeh_ · Answer

@jameskang1015

anonymous · Answer

32/40 is the length 25/40 is the width and thats as low as they go and the length is 7 degrees smaller technically

mrnood · Answer

that is not correct
where do degrees come into this?

anonymous · Answer

its as a fractionnot degrees i just didnt know how to word it lol sorry for the confusion its 32/40>25/40

mrnood · Answer

$$\frac{ 32 }{ 40 } - \frac{ 25 }{ 40} = ?$$

_fluffeh_ · Answer

7/40

anonymous · Answer

yes

_fluffeh_ · Answer

oki, thank you both ^u^

mrnood · Answer

@_fluffeh_ 
Do you understand why we chose 40?

_fluffeh_ · Answer

because 5 and 8 have that number in common with each other

mrnood · Answer

ok