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1/4 - (-3/8)

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User Akram Chauhan
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Answer:

5/8

Explanation:

Distribute the negative sign to the -3/8, which gives you positive 3/8 or 1/4 + 3/8. Then add the two fractions by finding a common denominator, 8, resulting in 2/8 + 3/8 = 5/8

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