SOLUTION: How do I solve -1/2- (- 5/8 )

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Question 214242: How do I solve
-1/2- (- 5/8 )
Found 2 solutions by rfer, checkley77:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1/2-(-5/8)
-*-=+
-1/2+5/8
find common denominator
-4/8+5/8=+1/8

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-1/2-(-5/8)
1/2+5/8
4/8+5/8=9/8 ANS.