Subtract. $$ -\frac{5}{8}-\frac{1}{2} $$ Write your answer in simplest form, $$ \square $$

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To subtract $$-\frac{5}{8}$$ and $$\frac{1}{2}$$, follow these steps:

1. **Find a Common Denominator:**
   The denominators are 8 and 2. The least common denominator (LCD) is 8.

2. **Convert $$\frac{1}{2}$$ to Eighths:**
   $$
   \frac{1}{2} = \frac{4}{8}
   $$

3. **Subtract the Fractions:**
   $$
   -\frac{5}{8} - \frac{4}{8} = -\frac{9}{8}
   $$

4. **Simplify (if necessary):**
   $$-\frac{9}{8}$$ is already in its simplest form.

$$
\boxed{-\frac{9}{8}}
$$
$$-\frac{9}{8}$$

Subtract. \[ -\frac{5}{8}-\frac{1}{2} \] Write your answer in simplest form, \( \square \)