5/8−(−7/8) in simplest form
5/8+7/8 is you're answer, two negatives equal a positive, than get rid of the parenthases. and you have your answer.
5/8-(-7/8)you multiply what is in the brackets by the negative sign.5/8+7/8 (it is important to note that 2 negatives make a positive)5/8+7/8=12/812/8=6/46/4=3/23/2 can also be written as 1 1/2hope this helps :)
