Question

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solve. express your answer as a fraction.
\\(\frac{8}{8} - \frac{6}{8}\\)
answer attempt 1 out of 2

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract numerators (same denominator)

For fractions with the same denominator, we subtract the numerators: \( \frac{8}{8} - \frac{6}{8} = \frac{8 - 6}{8} \)

Step2: Simplify the numerator

Calculate \( 8 - 6 = 2 \), so we have \( \frac{2}{8} \), then simplify by dividing numerator and denominator by 2: \( \frac{2\div2}{8\div2} = \frac{1}{4} \) (Wait, no, wait: Wait, 8 - 6 is 2, so \( \frac{2}{8} \) simplifies to \( \frac{1}{4} \)? Wait, no, wait, original calculation: \( \frac{8}{8} - \frac{6}{8} = \frac{8 - 6}{8} = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4} \)? Wait, no, wait, 8-6 is 2, so 2/8 reduces to 1/4? Wait, no, 8-6 is 2, so 2/8 is 1/4? Wait, no, 2 divided by 2 is 1, 8 divided by 2 is 4. So yes. Wait, but let's check again. The problem is 8/8 minus 6/8. So (8 - 6)/8 = 2/8 = 1/4. Wait, but the initial answer box had 1, maybe I made a mistake. Wait, no, 8/8 is 1, 6/8 is 3/4, 1 - 3/4 is 1/4. Wait, but maybe the user made a typo? Wait, no, the problem is 8/8 - 6/8. So 8-6=2, so 2/8=1/4. So the numerator is 1, denominator is 4? Wait, no, 2 divided by 2 is 1, 8 divided by 2 is 4. So yes. So the answer is 1/4. Wait, but the initial answer box had 1, maybe that's a mistake. Wait, let's do it again. \( \frac{8}{8} - \frac{6}{8} = \frac{8 - 6}{8} = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4} \). So the numerator is 1, denominator is 4. So the answer is \( \frac{1}{4} \).

Answer:

\(\frac{1}{4}\)