Question

Solve and simplify to simplest form: 1 3/8 −(−7/8)

Answer 1

Answer:5/4

Explanation:

Answer 2

2 1/4

Explanation:

Convert mixed fraction to improper fraction

`1(3)/(8)-((-7)/(8))=(11)/(8)+(7)/(8)\\\\`

`=(11+7)/(8)\\\\=(18)/(8)\\\\=(9)/(4)\\\\=2(1)/(4)`