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Which number is equivalent to the expression shown below? -2 1/4 - (-8 3/8) F. -10 5/8. G. -10 1/3. H. 6 1/8. I. 6 1/2
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Which number is equivalent to the expression shown below? -2 1/4 - (-8 3/8) F. -10 5/8. G. -10 1/3. H. 6 1/8. I. 6 1/2

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Change the mixed numbers into simple fractions:
-9/4-(-67/8)
Find the common denominator and subtract:

((-9*8)-(-64*4))/(4*8) = (196)/(32)= (49)/(8) =6 (1)/(8)

So your answer is H

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