Question

What is equivalent to 3 and 1/4 minus negative 5/8

Answer 1

3 and 7/8

Explanation:

3 1/4 - ( - 5/8 ) = x

13/4 + 5/8 = x

26/8 + 5/8 = x

31/8 = x

x = 3 7/8

Answer 2

31/8

Explanation:

3/1/4 - (-5/8)

13/4 + 5/8

find Lcm of 4 and 8 = 8

multiply their common factors with numerators.

13*2 + 5*1 = 31

=31/8 or 3/7/8 or 3.875