Question

I need this simplified in to a proper fraction, how do I do that

Answer 1

`10(3)/(4)-4(7)/(8)`

To simplify, write each mixed number as a proper fraction.

To write a mixed number as a proper fraction add the whole part and the fraction part.

Addition and substraction of fractions:

`(a)/(b)\pm(c)/(d)=(ad\pm bc)/(bd)`

Write 10 3/4 as a porper fraction:

`10+(3)/(4)=(40+3)/(4)=(43)/(4)`

Write 4 7/8 as a proper fraction:

`4+(7)/(8)=(32+7)/(8)=(39)/(8)`

Then, you have the next substraction of fractions: