SOLUTION: hello, need help subtracting fractions and finding the LCD please help!-3/4-(-5/8)????? pls hlp

SOLUTION: hello, need help subtracting fractions and finding the LCD please help!-3/4-(-5/8)????? pls hlp

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Question 305503: hello, need help subtracting fractions and finding the LCD please help!-3/4-(-5/8)????? pls hlp
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
!-3/4-(-5/8)
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lcd = 8
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(1/4)+(5/8)
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(2/8)+ (5/8)
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7/8
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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