Question 367651
Let's take it piece by piece.
To add and subtract fractions, you need a common denominator.
The two denominators are 4 and 8, 8 is a common denominator.
Find the equivalent fraction for {{{1/4}}} with a denominator of {{{8}}}.
{{{1/4=(1/4)(2/2)=2/8}}}
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{{{7/8-1/4=7/8-2/8}}}
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{{{7/8-1/4=(7-2)/8}}}
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{{{7/8-1/4=(5)/8}}}
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Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal.
Multiply fractions by multiplying numerators together and multiplying denominators together.
{{{(7/8-1/4)/(1/3)=(5/8)/(1/3)}}}
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{{{(7/8-1/4)/(1/3)=(5/8)*(3/1)}}}
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{{{highlight((7/8-1/4)/(1/3)=15/8)}}}
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