Question

Subtract the fraction 7/8-1/4 Write the difference in simplest form A:3/8 B:5/8 C:7/8 or D:11/8

Answer 1

B. 5/8

Explanation:

Between 7/8 and 1/4, the common denominator is 2. By multiplying 1/4 by 2, you'll get 5/8 after subtracting 2/8 from 7/8.

Answer 2

5/8

Explanation:

First, you need to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 8. To change the second fraction into a fraction that you can easily subtract, you have to multiply the second fraction by 2/2 (which simplifies to one, so you're not changing the value of the fraction at all). Now, the equation reads, 7/8 - 2/8. From here, you just need to subtract the numerators, which ends up being 5/8.