Simplify the expression. $$\frac { 2 } { 3 } - \frac { 5 } { 8 } + \frac { 1 } { 3 }$$
A) $\frac { 3 } { - 8 }$
B) $\frac{3}{8}$

C) $3$
D) $\frac { - 3 } { 8 }$
E) $- 3$

Question

Simplify the expression. $$\frac { 2 } { 3 } - \frac { 5 } { 8 } + \frac { 1 } { 3 }$$
A) $\frac { 3 } { - 8 }$
B) $\frac{3}{8}$

C) $3$
D) $\frac { - 3 } { 8 }$
E) $- 3$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To simplify the expression, first find a common denominator, which is 24 in this case. Convert each fraction: $\frac{2}{3} = \frac{16}{24}, \frac{5}{8} = \frac{15}{24}, \frac{1}{3} = \frac{8}{24}$. Then, perform the operations: $\frac{16}{24} - \frac{15}{24} + \frac{8}{24} = \frac{9}{24}$, which simplifies to $\frac{3}{8}$.

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