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What is 3/8 - 1/4 = in simplest form

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Answer:

1/8

Explanation:

The lowest common multiple of 4 and 8 is 8.

1/4 = 2/8

3/8 - 1/4 = 3/8 - 2/8 = (3 - 2)/8 = 1/8

1/8 cannot be simplified further.

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