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Subtract 7/8 from 1/3

1/3 - 7/8 is -13/24.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
   1/3 = 1 × 8/3 × 8 = 8/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   8/24 - 21/24 = 8 - 21/24 = -13/24

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