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How to solve this fraction in simplest form 1 1/8-3/4?

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Answer:

3/8

Explanation:

Rewrite the equation with the parts separated

= 1 + 1/8 - 3/4

Solving the fraction part

1/8 - 3/4

Find the LCD of 1/8 and 3/4 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 8

1/8 - 6/8 = - 5/8

Combining the whole and fraction parts

1 - 5/8 = 3/8

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