Question

Subtract: 8 3/8 - 3 1/4

Answers:
A: 5 1/8
B: 5 5/8
C: 5 1/4
D: 5 1/2

Answer 1

The solution is A. 5 1/8

Explanation:

8 3/8 - 3 1/4

= (8-3) + (3/8 - 1/4)

= 5 + (3/8 - 2/8)

= 5 + 1/8

= 5 1/8