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Solve 5/8-17/8 and show work

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1 answer:

prisoha [69]3 years ago

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5/8 - 17/8

combine : 5-17 / 8

subtract : 5 - 7 = -12

-12/8

apply fraction rule ( -a/b = - a/b) : - 12/8

cancel common factor 4

answer : - 3/2

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