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PLSSS HELP IF YOU TURLY KNOW THISS

PLSSS HELP IF YOU TURLY KNOW THISS-example-1
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Answer:

The answer is B. 5 1/2

Explanation:

8 5/8 - 3 1/8 = ?

The first thing to check for, is that the fractions have the same denominator!

They do: 8

8 5/8 - 3 1/8 = 5 4/8 reduce

5 1/2.

5 1/2 is your answer!

User Nimit Parekh
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Answer:

B or 5 and 1/2

Explanation:

  • Convert into improper fractions
  • This gives 69/8 and 25/8
  • 69/8 - 25/8 gives 44/8
  • Convert to a mixed number
  • This gives 5 and 4/8
  • Simplify 4/8 to 1/2
  • So the answer is B
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