Question

Subtract.
20 3/4 - -15 3/8 simplified

Answer 1

Answer:5 3/8

Explanation:

20 6/8 - 15 3/8 is 5 3/8

Answer 2

When you subtract a negative number it becomes an addition:

20 3/4 - -15 3/8 becomes:

20 3/4 + 15 3/8

Rewrite the fractions to have a common denominator:

3/4 = 6/8

Now you have 20 6/8 + 15 3/8

6/8 + 3/8 = 9/8 = 1 1/8

Now you have 20 + 15 + 1 1/8 = 36 1/8

The answer is 36 1/8