Question

1. subtract: $\frac{7}{8}-\frac{1}{3}$

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

The common - denominator of 8 and 3 is \(8\times3 = 24\).

Step2: Rewrite fractions with common denominator

\(\frac{7}{8}=\frac{7\times3}{8\times3}=\frac{21}{24}\), \(\frac{1}{3}=\frac{1\times8}{3\times8}=\frac{8}{24}\).

Step3: Subtract the fractions

\(\frac{21}{24}-\frac{8}{24}=\frac{21 - 8}{24}=\frac{13}{24}\)

Answer:

\(\frac{13}{24}\)