Simplify (5x)/4-(3x)/4

$\frac{5 x}{4} - \frac{3 x}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 x - 3 x}{4}$

Subtract $3 x$ from $5 x$ .

$\frac{2 x}{4}$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ and $4$ .

Factor $2$ out of $2 x$ .

$\frac{2 (x)}{4}$

Cancel the common factors.

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{2 x}{2 \cdot 2}$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 x}{2 \cdot 2}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{x}{2}$