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Multiplication with rational exponents

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\frac{3}{4}-\frac{3}{8}

Write Problem: Write down the problem. $\newline$ We have the expression $(\frac{3}{4}) - (\frac{3}{8})$ .
Find Common Denominator: Find a common denominator for the fractions. $\newline$ The common denominator for $4$ and $8$ is $8$ .
Convert First Fraction: Convert the first fraction to have the common denominator. $\newline$ $(\frac{3}{4})$ can be written as $(\frac{3\times2}{4\times2})$ which simplifies to $(\frac{6}{8})$ .
Rewrite Expression: Rewrite the expression with the common denominator. $\newline$ Now we have $(\frac{6}{8}) - (\frac{3}{8})$ .
Subtract Numerators: Subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator. $\newline$ $(\frac{6}{8}) - (\frac{3}{8}) = \frac{6 - 3}{8}$ .
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction. $\newline$ $(6 - 3)/8 = 3/8$ .

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