How do you take 1 over 8 from 1?

Answer 1

1 - 1/8

First convert both to common denominator.

1 = 8/8

1 - 1/8 = 8/8 - 1/8

Next, subtract the numerators.

8 - 1 = 7

Put the difference between the numerators above the common denominator.

8/8 - 1/8 = 7/8

7/8 is your answer.