Question

What is 4 5/8 minus 2 2/8

Answer 1

Solutions 

4 $\frac{5}{8}$ - 2 $\frac{2}{8}$

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1) Subtract the whole numbers 
4 - 2 = 2 

2) Subtract the fractions 
$\frac{5}{8}$ - $\frac{2}{8}$ = $\frac{3}{8}$

3) Simplify 
2  $\frac{3}{8}$ 

** We didn't change the denominators since they were same** 
If the denominators are same you don't have to do anything to them. 

Answer 2

4 5/8 - 2 2/8

Don't change the denominator because they are the same. 

Subtract whole numbers:-

4 - 2 = 2

Subtract numerators:-

5 - 2 = 3

Leave denominator as is.

Write answer:-

2 3/8


4 5/8 - 2 2/8 = 2 3/8