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simplify 1/7-1/8

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{8}

Solution

\frac{1}{56}

+1

Decimal Notation

0.01785 \dots

Solution steps

\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{8}

Least Common Multiplier of

7, 8 : 56

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{8}{56} - \frac{7}{56}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{8 - 7}{56}

Subtract the numbers:

8 - 7 = 1

= \frac{1}{56}

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What is 1/7-1/8 ?
The solution to 1/7-1/8 is 1/56