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Subtract 4/8 from 3/4

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

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,
   3/4 = 3 × 2/4 × 2 = 6/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   4/8 = 4 × 1/8 × 1 = 4/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   6/8 - 4/8 = 6 - 4/8 = 2/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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