Question

subtract.

\\ -\frac{5}{8} - \frac{1}{4} \\

write your answer in simplest form.

Explanation:

Find a common denominator

$$ \text{LCD}(8, 4) = 8 $$

$$ -\frac{1}{4} = -\frac{1 \times 2}{4 \times 2} = -\frac{2}{8} $$

Combine the fractions

$$ -\frac{5}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \frac{-5 - 2}{8} = -\frac{7}{8} $$

Answer:

Subtract.

$$ -\frac{5}{8} - \frac{1}{4} $$

Write your answer in simplest form.
<blank>\(-\frac{7}{8}\)</blank>