Chapter 0, Problem 17PO

To determine

The correct difference.

Answer to Problem 17PO

The correct differenceis $\frac{3}{4}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given :

  $\frac{7}{8}-\frac{1}{8}$

Solution:

The difference;

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{7}{8}-\frac{1}{8}\\ =\frac{7-1}{8}=\frac{6}{8}\\ =\frac{3}{4}\end{array}$

The correct difference is $\frac{3}{4}$ .