SOLUTION: Can someone help me solve this problem? I need to subtract: - 1/2 - (-5/8) Thanks, Sher

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Question 43237: Can someone help me solve this problem?
I need to subtract:

- 1/2 - (-5/8)
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Okay we have
- 1/2 - (-5/8) =
- 1/2 + 5/8 =
- 4/8 + 5/8 =
1/8