Question

Perform the indicated operations. reduce fractions to lowest terms. (do not use an improper fraction in the answer.) subtract 10 - 6 5/8 =

Answer 1

Answer:

$3\frac{3}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

we  have

$(10-6\frac{5}{8})$

we know that

$10=9+\frac{8}{8}=9\frac{8}{8}$

substitute

$(10-6\frac{5}{8})=9\frac{8}{8}-6\frac{5}{8}$

$=(9-6)\frac{8-5}{8}$

$=3\frac{3}{8}$