Question

Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

\frac{3}{8}-\frac{1}{6}
8
3
​
−
6
1
​

Answer 1

Answer:`=3

Explanation:

8/3

8-3=6

6/3

6-3=

3

Answer 2

Explanation:

A fraction is in simplest form when the top and bottom cannot be any smaller, while still being whole numbers. To simplify a fraction: divide the top and bottom by the greatest number that will divide both numbers exactly.

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