How to solve 3/8 - 1/3 12

1. Factor the equation (x + 2)(x + 3) = 0. 2. Set each factor equal to zero: x + 2 = 0 and x + 3 = 0. 3. Solve for x: x = -2 and x = -3.

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$$\frac { 3 } { 8 } - \frac { 1 } { 3 }$$

$\frac{1}{24}\approx 0.041666667$

Least common multiple of $8$ and $3$ is $24$. Convert $\frac{3}{8}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$ to fractions with denominator $24$.

$$\frac{9}{24}-\frac{8}{24}$$

Since $\frac{9}{24}$ and $\frac{8}{24}$ have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{9-8}{24}$$

Subtract $8$ from $9$ to get $1$.

$$\frac{1}{24}$$

$\frac{1}{2 ^ {3} \cdot 3} = 0.041666666666666664$