Question

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

Find the difference of the mixed numbers. Simplify your answer.

A) 3 6/8

B) 3 3/4

C) 4 2/8

D) 4 3/8

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Answer 1

5 3/8- 1 5/8=

43/8 - 13/8= 30/8

put 30/8 into a mixed number which will equal 3 6/8

simplify 3 6/8 which will be 3 3/4

the answer is 3 3/4

Answer 2

Hey!

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

Since 3 is less than 5, change 5 3/8

`5 (3)/(8) = 4 (11)/(8)`

Here is the new equation:

`4 (11)/(8) - 1 (5)/(8) = 3 (6)/(8)`

Simplify:

`3 (6)/(8) = 3 (3)/(4)`

`\framebox{Answer = B}`