The solution to 1/8-1/2 is -3/8

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simplify 1/8-1/2

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{2}

- \frac{3}{8}

Decimal Notation

- 0.375

Solution steps

\frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{2}

Least Common Multiplier of

8, 2 : 8

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{1}{8} - \frac{4}{8}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{1 - 4}{8}

Subtract the numbers:

1 - 4 = - 3

= \frac{- 3}{8}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{3}{8}

15 z^{2} + 11 z - 12

\frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{1}{4}

(3 + 22) (5 + 52)

2 x^{2} + 5 x - 3 = x^{2} + 4 x + 3

91 n^{2} + 49 n = 0