subtract.\n-\\frac{1}{2}-\\frac{7}{8}\nwrite your answer in simplest form.
subtract.\n-\\frac{1}{2}-\\frac{7}{8}\nwrite your answer in simplest form.
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Find a common denominator
The common denominator of (2) and (8) is (8). (-\frac{1}{2}=-\frac{1\times4}{2\times4}=-\frac{4}{8})
Step2: Subtract the fractions
(-\frac{4}{8}-\frac{7}{8}=\frac{-4 - 7}{8}) (=\frac{-11}{8}=-1\frac{3}{8})
Answer:
(-1\frac{3}{8})