Q90. - Algebra 1

Question

Find each sum or difference, 

$\frac{6}{8}-\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The difference is $\frac{1}{4}$.

Step 1. Understand what is given.

$\frac{6}{8}-\frac{1}{2}$

Step 2. Make a strategy.

We will convert the fractions into fractions with the same denominator. Then we will subtract the fractions. And then simplify it.

Step 3. Calculation.

$\begin{array}{l}\frac{6}{8}-\frac{1}{2}\\ =\frac{6\left(2\right)-1\left(8\right)}{8·2}\\ =\frac{12-8}{16}\\ =\frac{4}{16}\\ =\frac{1}{4}\end{array}$