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The problem asks to evaluate the expression:

\[
\frac{3}{8} - \frac{1}{6}
\]

To solve this, we need to find a common denominator between the fractions \( \frac{3}{8} \) and \( \frac{1}{6} \). The least common denominator (LCD) of 8 and 6 is 24.

### Step-by-step:
1. Rewrite each fraction with 24 as the denominator:
   \[
   \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3 \times 3}{8 \times 3} = \frac{9}{24}
   \]
   \[
   \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1 \times 4}{6 \times 4} = \frac{4}{24}
   \]

2. Subtract the two fractions:
   \[
   \frac{9}{24} - \frac{4}{24} = \frac{9 - 4}{24} = \frac{5}{24}
   \]

So, the answer is:
\[
\boxed{\frac{5}{24}}
\]

Would you like more details or explanations? Here are some related questions:

1. How do you find the least common denominator between two fractions?
2. What is the process for simplifying fractions?
3. Can this subtraction of fractions be done using decimal conversion?
4. How do you handle more complex fractions with different numerators and denominators?
5. What is the process for adding or subtracting more than two fractions?

**Tip:** Always simplify fractions when possible, but if the numerator and denominator have no common factors, it is already in its simplest form!

Evaluate the expression: 3/8 - 1/6 and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Learn how to subtract fractions with different denominators by finding the least common denominator (LCD). This problem subtracts 3/8 - 1/6 and simplifies the result. Step-by-step solution for students in Grades 5-7.

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