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2 3/8 - (-2 7/8) figure this out before the end of the day please

User Romelia
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Answer:

5 1/4

Explanation:

Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive.

2 3/8 - (-2 7/8) =

= 2 3/8 + 2 7/8

= 4 10/8

= 4 + 8/8 + 2/8

= 4 + 1 + 1/4

= 5 1/4

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