SOLUTION: I need help with this problem please, - 1/2 - (-5/8) I am stumped! Thank you ahead of time Blaine

SOLUTION: I need help with this problem please, - 1/2 - (-5/8) I am stumped! Thank you ahead of time Blaine

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Question 372956: I need help with this problem please, - 1/2 - (-5/8) I am stumped!
Thank you ahead of time
Blaine
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
- 1/2 - (-5/8)
Remember the rule,"minus a minus is a plus" so you have
-1/2 + 5/8
The common denominator is 8, right?
-4/8 + 5/8 = 1/8
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