Question statement
Find the difference. Write fractions in simplest form
$\frac{5}{8} - (- \frac{7}{8})$

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Solution

Step 1:
$\frac{5}{8} - (- \frac{7}{8}) = \frac{5}{8} + \frac{7}{8} = \frac{(5 + 7)}{8} = \frac{12}{8} = \frac{3}{2}$
Final Answer:
$\frac{5}{8} - (- \frac{7}{8}) = \frac{5}{8} + \frac{7}{8} = \frac{(5 + 7)}{8} = \frac{12}{8} = \frac{3}{2}$

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