Question

how to simplify 1/8 - (1/6 - 1/4)​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{1}{8} - ( \frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{4} )$

$\frac{1}{8} - ( \frac{2 - 3}{12} )$

$\frac{1}{8} - ( \frac{ - 1}{12} )$

$\frac{1}{8} + \frac{1}{12}$

$\frac{3 + 2}{24}$

$\frac{5}{24}$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1/8 - (1/6 - 1/4)​ = 1/8 -[ ( 2-3)/12]

                        = 1/8 - (-1/12)

                        = 1/8 + 1/12

                         = (3+2)/24

                         = 5/24