Question

Sunny cuts off 3/8 of a paper strip. What portion of the strip is left?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The whole paper strip can be represented by the fraction
`(8)/(8)`.

If you subtract the portion cut off

`(8)/(8)` -
`(3)/(8)` =
`(5)/(8)`.

The portion of the strip left is
`(5)/(8)`.