How to calculate 7/8 minus 3/8 (What is 7/8 minus 3/8?)

How to calculate 7/8 minus 3/8

What is 7/8 minus 3/8? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 7/8 minus 3/8.

Note that numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

We start by setting up 7/8 minus 3/8 like this so it is easier to read:

		7
		8

		3
		8

To subtract one fraction from another with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators and leave the denominator alone:

		7 - 3
		8

		4
		8

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 7/8 minus 3/8. The answer is below in its simplest form:

1/2

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 7/8 minus 3/8 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

4 / 8 = 0.5