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Answer 1

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In order to subtract these fractions, we should turn the first fraction into an improper fraction.

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is greater than its denominator.

How to turn a mixed number into an improper fraction?

1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

- Multiply 1 times 8

2. Add the numerator.

- Add 7 to the product of 1 and 8 (which, of course, is equal to 8)

8+7=15

Therefore, we have

`\bold{\displaystyle(15)/(8) -(3)/(8)}`

Now all we have to do is subtract the numerators!

`\bold{\displaystyle(12)/(8)}`

Surprise! This fraction can be reduced:

`\boxed{\boxed{\bold{\displaystyle(3)/(2)}}}`

Hope everything is clear.

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