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-3+3/8 -7/8 subtract

-3+3/8 -7/8 subtract-example-1
User Xmike
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Answer:


- (34)/(8)

Explanation:

1. Turn the first fraction into an improper one: 8 times 3 equals 24. 24 plus 3 equals 27. That's - 27/8

2. - 27/8 minus 7/8: -27-7 equals -34. That gives you your answer, - 34/8

User Pete Haas
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Answer:

=−7/2

or

-3.5

Explanation:

−3+3/8−7/8

=−21/8−7/8

=−7/2

User JRG
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