Solve 1/8-1/3=4

$$\frac { 1 } { 8 } - \frac { 1 } { 3 } = 4$$

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Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 8 and 3 is 24. Convert \frac{1}{8} and \frac{1}{3} to fractions with denominator 24.

$$\frac{3}{24}-\frac{8}{24}=4$$

Since \frac{3}{24} and \frac{8}{24} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{3-8}{24}=4$$

Subtract 8 from 3 to get -5.

$$-\frac{5}{24}=4$$

Convert 4 to fraction \frac{96}{24}.

$$-\frac{5}{24}=\frac{96}{24}$$

Compare -\frac{5}{24} and \frac{96}{24}.

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