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1/2−3/8= ? (1 point) Responses −26 negative 2 sixths 18 1 eighth 12 1 half 38
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To solve the equation \( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{8} \), we first need to have a common denominator. The common denominator for 2 and 8 is 8.
Now, convert \( \frac{1}{2} \) to a fraction with a denominator of 8:
\[
\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{8}
\]
Now we can perform the subtraction:
\[
\frac{4}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{4 - 3}{8} = \frac{1}{8}
\]
So, \( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{1}{8} \).
The final answer is \( \frac{1}{8} \).
Now, convert \( \frac{1}{2} \) to a fraction with a denominator of 8:
\[
\frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{8}
\]
Now we can perform the subtraction:
\[
\frac{4}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{4 - 3}{8} = \frac{1}{8}
\]
So, \( \frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{1}{8} \).
The final answer is \( \frac{1}{8} \).