Calculate 3/8-1/4
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step solutions.
3/8 × -1/4
Multiply the numerators together, and the denominators together:
= (3×-1)/(8×4)
= -3/32
= -3/32 (= -0.09375 as a decimal)
How to calculate 3/8-1/4
To calculate 3/8-1/4, find the least common denominator (LCD), rewrite each fraction with that denominator, perform the operation on the numerators, and simplify the result to lowest terms.
This is a fraction arithmetic problem — we perform operations on fractions by finding common denominators for addition/subtraction, or multiplying straight across for multiplication/division.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to 3/8-1/4?
The answer is -3/32.
What method is used?
finding the LCD, rewriting fractions with that denominator, performing the operation on numerators, and simplifying the result.