Basic Math Examples

Simplify 5/8-1/2
58-12
Step 1
To write -12 as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by 44.
58-1244
Step 2
Write each expression with a common denominator of 8, by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of 1.
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Step 2.1
Multiply 12 by 44.
58-424
Step 2.2
Multiply 2 by 4.
58-48
58-48
Step 3
Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
5-48
Step 4
Subtract 4 from 5.
18
Step 5
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
18
Decimal Form:
0.125
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