Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{9}{8} - \frac{3}{8}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{9 - 3}{8}$

Step 2

Subtract $3$ from $9$ .

$\frac{6}{8}$

Step 3

Cancel the common factor of $6$ and $8$ .

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Step 3.1

Factor $2$ out of $6$ .

$\frac{2 (3)}{8}$

Step 3.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 3.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $8$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 4}$

Step 3.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot 3}{2 \cdot 4}$

Step 3.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{3}{4}$

Step 4

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{3}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$0.75$