What is simplify-1/8-1/2 ?

The solution to simplify-1/8-1/2 is -5/8

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simplify-1/8-1/2

simplify

- \frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{2}

- \frac{5}{8}

Decimal Notation

- 0.625

Solution steps

- \frac{1}{8} - \frac{1}{2}

Least Common Multiplier of

8, 2 : 8

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

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

Apply the fraction rule:

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

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

Subtract the numbers:

- 1 - 4 = - 5

= \frac{- 5}{8}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= - \frac{5}{8}

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