Question

Simplify. Answer in fraction form.

7/8−1/3

Answer 1

To subtract the fractions 7/8 and 1/3, we need to find a common denominator.

The common denominator would be 8 multiplied by 3, which is 24.

Now, we can rewrite the fractions with the common denominator:
7/8 = (7*3)/(8*3) = 21/24
1/3 = (1*8)/(3*8) = 8/24

Now, we can subtract the fractions:
21/24 - 8/24 = (21-8)/24 = 13/24

So, the simplified form of 7/8 - 1/3 is 13/24.