Question

4 3/4 - 2 3/8 thanks

Answer 1

Answer:

2 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

First get the LCM (Least Common Multiple) for the denominators so we can subtract them.  The denominators would both be 8 because it is the lowest number that they can have to be able to subtract.  (The LCM).  So is 4 3/4 has a denominator of 8 it'll become:

4 3/4= 4 6/8 because if 4 turned into 8, that means it multiplied by 2.  So, you need to multiply 3 by 2 as well which equals 6.  This is it as a ratio:

3:4 into x:8    

So 4 times 2, which means you need to do 3 times 2 as well.  It equals 6.

So now that we know 4 3/4 is 4 6/8, it is time to subtract.  2 3/8 already has a denominator of 8 so we don't need to do anything with that.  Subtract.

4 6/8-2 3/8= 2 3/8.  4-2=2, so the whole number is 2.  6-3= 3, so the numerator (the top number) is 3.  The denominator (the bottom number) always stays the same so it is the same, which is 8.