simplify 1/2-3/8

Solution

simplify

\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{8}

\frac{1}{8}

Decimal Notation

0.125

Solution steps

\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{8}

Least Common Multiplier of

2, 8 : 8

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{4}{8} - \frac{3}{8}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{4 - 3}{8}

Subtract the numbers:

4 - 3 = 1

= \frac{1}{8}

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