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Subtract 3/8 from 1/4

1/4 - 3/8 is -1/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   1/4 = 1 × 2/4 × 2 = 2/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   3/8 = 3 × 1/8 × 1 = 3/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   2/8 - 3/8 = 2 - 3/8 = -1/8

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