Question

5 2/8-3 7/8=? I need help plzz

Answer 1

Answer:

1 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

5 2/8 - 3 7/8

= 42/8 - 31/8

= 11/8

= 1 3/8

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Answer 2

Answer:

  1 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

(5 +2/8) -(3 +7/8) = (5 -3) +(2/8 -7/8)

  = 2 - 5/8 = 1 3/8

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It is often convenient to do the arithmetic separately for the integers and the fractions, then combine the results.

Of course, you know that 1 = 8/8 so subtracting 5/8 gives you 3/8.