What is 7/8 − 3/8?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 7/8 − 3/8.

Answer:

7/8 − 3/8 = ¹/₂

The answer is 1/2 (equals 0.5 as a decimal).

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then subtract the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 8 is 8.

LCM(8, 8) = 8

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 8:

7/8 = 7/8
3/8 = 3/8

3. Subtract the numerators

Now subtract: 7 − 3 = 4

7/8 − 3/8 = 4/8

4. Simplify

Divide both by their GCD (4):

4/8 = 1/2