Answer
$-\frac{11}{24}$
Work Step by Step
$\frac{1}{6} - \frac{5}{8} = (\frac{1}{6}\times\frac{4}{4}) - (\frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{3}) = \frac{4}{24} - \frac{15}{24} = -\frac{11}{24}$
Prealgebra (7th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321955048
ISBN 13:
978-0-32195-504-3
Chapter 4 - Section 4.5 - Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 272: 4
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