Question

Find the difference. Write your answer in simplest form. 8 5/2 - 3 5/8

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Answer 1

`\sf \: 6 ( 7)/(8)`

Explanation:

Rewriting our equation with parts separated

=8+5/2−3−5/8

Solving the whole number parts

8−3=5

Solving the fraction parts

5/2−5/8=?

Find the LCD of 5/2 and 5/8 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 8

20/8−5/8=15/8

Simplifying the fraction part, 15/8,

15/8=1 7/8

Combining the whole and fraction parts

5+1+7/8= 6 7/8