Question

subtract.
\frac{-1}{8}-\frac{-5}{8}=

Explanation:

Step1: Apply subtraction rule for fractions

$\frac{-1}{8}-\frac{-5}{8}=\frac{-1 - (-5)}{8}$

Step2: Simplify the numerator

$-1-(-5)=-1 + 5=4$, so the fraction becomes $\frac{4}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$