Question

Add.


`(7)/(8) + (-(1)/(4) )`

Answer 1

5/8

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Answer 2

`(5)/(8)`

Explanation:

`(7)/(8) - (1)/(4)`

multiply by a number so that the denominators are the same. Don't forget if the denominator is multiplied by a number the numerator must be multiplied by the same number

`(7)/(8) - (1 * 2)/(4 * 2)`

`(7)/(8) - (2)/(8)`

`(7 - 2)/(8)`

`(5)/(8)`