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5 & 2/8 - 3 &7/8 = ?​

User Manuell
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Answer:


1(3)/(8)

Explanation:

Convert to improper fractions.


(42)/(8) -(31)/(8)

Subtract.


(11)/(8) = 1(3)/(8)

good luck, i hope this helps :)

User Abhik
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Answer:

11/8 or 1 & 3/8

Explanation:

5 & 2/8=21/4

3&7/8=31/8

21/4-31/8=11/8 or 1 & 3/8

User Nick Heer
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