SOLUTION: Okay I have tried everything. I get so close every time, but I just cannot finish the problem so here it is. Square root 1/2 - Square root 1/8 From looking on other websites

Question 840767: Okay I have tried everything. I get so close every time, but I just cannot finish the problem so here it is.
Square root 1/2 - Square root 1/8
From looking on other websites I know the answer is
Square root 2 over 4
I just can't figure out how to get the answer.
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!













Multiply each fraction by  which equals 1:









Get lowest common denominator of 4









Edwin

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