Question

What is -3/2 - 3/8 simplified?
I thought it was 1 1/8 but it says it is wrong

Answer 1

- 1 7/8

Explanation:

- ⁴⁾3/2 - 3/8 =

= - 12/8 - 3/8

= ( -12 - 3)/8

= - 15/8

= - 1 7/8

Answer 2

Answer: -1 7/8

Explanation:

-3/2 - 3/8

Find a common divisor. The common divisor in this case is 8.

-12/8 - 3/8

Subtract

-15/8

Convert to a mixed number

-1 7/8