What is simplify-1/4-3/8 ?

The solution to simplify-1/4-3/8 is -5/8

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simplify-1/4-3/8

simplify

- \frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{8}

- \frac{5}{8}

Decimal Notation

- 0.625

Solution steps

- \frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{8}

Least Common Multiplier of

4, 8 : 8

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= - \frac{2}{8} - \frac{3}{8}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{- 2 - 3}{8}

Subtract the numbers:

- 2 - 3 = - 5

= \frac{- 5}{8}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{5}{8}

\frac{1}{4} - \frac{a}{2}

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