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OpenStudy (ilovecake):

Combine like terms. 7/8x - 1/2x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Okay, so if you multiply the right fraction by 1/4, the "bases" will be the same.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is \[\frac{ 7 }{ 8 }-\frac{ 1 }{ 2}\]????

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So you will have 7/8 - 1/8. So now do 7-1. Put that over 8 and you have your answer!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the least common factor of the denominators

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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