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Question 378290: Hello , how would I simplify this math problem,I need visual examples to help me study and grasp .Thank you for any help you can give me in how to get the answer.
The fraction parts are throwing me off.
Simplify [( 1/2)^3 – ( 1/4 )^2] x 2^3
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+%28+%281%2F2%29%5E3+-+%281%2F4%29%5E2+%29++%2A++2%5E3++

Use %28%28numerator%29%2F%28denominator%29%29%5EN%22%22=%22%22%28numerator%5EN%29%2F%28denominator%5EN%29

+%28+%281%5E3%29%2F%282%5E3%29+-+%281%5E2%29%2F%284%5E2%29+%29+%2A+2%5E3+

1%5E3=1%2A1%2A1=1, 2%5E3=2%2A2%2A2=8, 1%5E2=1%2A1=1, 4%5E2=4%2A4=16

+%28+1%2F8+-+1%2F16+%29+%2A+8+

Write the 1%2F8 as 2%2F16 so it will have the same denominator as -1%2F16

+%28+2%2F16+-+1%2F16+%29+%2A+8+

+%28+1%2F16+%29+%2A+8+

8%2F16

1%2F2

Edwin