Answers

Subtract 7/8 from 3/6

3/6 - 7/8 is -3/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   3/6 = 3 × 4/6 × 4 = 12/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   12/24 - 21/24 = 12 - 21/24 = -9/24
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/8

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