Chapter SH, Problem 6.14E

To determine

To find: The addition or subtraction and write in simplest form.

Answer to Problem 6.14E

The solution is $\frac{1}{2}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given expression is,

  $\frac{7}{8}-\frac{3}{8}$

Calculation:

The given expression is simplified as,

  $\begin{array}{c}\frac{7}{8}-\frac{3}{8}=\frac{7-3}{8}\\ =\frac{4}{8}\\ =\frac{1}{2}\end{array}$

Therefore, the simplest form is $\frac{1}{2}$ .