Question

$$-\frac{3}{8} - \frac{2}{4}$$

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

To subtract the fractions \(\frac{3}{8}\) and \(\frac{2}{4}\), we first need a common denominator. The denominator of the second fraction is 4, and we can convert \(\frac{2}{4}\) to eighths. Multiply numerator and denominator of \(\frac{2}{4}\) by 2: \(\frac{2\times2}{4\times2}=\frac{4}{8}\).

Step2: Subtract the fractions

Now we have \(\frac{3}{8}-\frac{4}{8}\). When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, we subtract the numerators: \(3 - 4=-1\), so the result is \(\frac{-1}{8}\) or \(-\frac{1}{8}\).

Answer:

\(-\frac{1}{8}\)