Question

What is the value of 3 3/8 minus 2 6/8

Answer 1

`(5)/(8)`

Explanation:

3
`(3)/(8)` - 2
`(6)/(8)`

I can rewrite3
`(3)/(8)`

2
`(8)/(8)` +
`(3)/(8)` (
`(8)/(8)` means the same as 1)

2
`(11)/(8)` - 2
`(6)/(8)` =
`(5)/(8)`