Question

5-10/8=

3 6/8
4 6/8
3 2/8
6 2/8

Answer 1

3
`(6)/(8)`

Explanation:

Let's turn
`(10)/(8)` into a mixed number. Divide the numerator by the denominator.

10 ÷ 8 = 1 with a remainder of 2

Write down the whole number followed by the remainder over the denominator.

`(10)/(8)` = 1
`(2)/(8)`

Now subtract.

5 - 1 = 4

4 -
`(2)/(8)` = 3
`(6)/(8)`

Answer 2

3 6/8

Explanation:

5 = 5

10/8 = 1 2/8

5 - 1 = 4

4 - 2/8 = 3 6/8