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How does 1-3/8 = 5/8?

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Step-by-step explanation:

1 is also known as 8/8, because anything that has all the parts to it is a whole.

Meaning, we can change this equation into 8/8-3/8, which makes it much easier.

With that, if you subtract the numerators, 8-3, you get 5. In other words, you are subtracting three "pieces" from the eight "pieces". You end up with 5 of the original 8 "pieces", or 5/8.

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