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What is 3/8 - 1/8?

What is 3/8 - 1/8?

Here's how to subtract 1/8 from 3/8:

3
8
1
8

Step 1

Since our denominators match, we can subtract the numerators.

3 − 1 = 2

So the answer is:

2
8

Step 2

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

2
8
÷ 2 =
1
4

Let's try dividing by 2 again...

No good. 2 is larger than 1. So we're done reducing.

There you have it! The final answer is:
3
8
1
8
=
1
4