Question

What is 7/8 minus -3/8

Answer 1

7 3 4
-- + -- = -----
8 8 8

7/8 - -3/8 = 4/8

When subtracting fractions, you only subtract the top numbers (numerators) as long as the bottom numbers (denominators) match.

But, when subtracting a negative number, the two negatives cancel each other out. Instead you add it.

7-3=4

7/8-3/8=4/8

7/8+3/8=10/8=1 2/8

7/8 - -3/8= 1 1/4

Answer 2

that my good friend would be 4/8 or you could say 2/4 or 1/2