5 3/8 - 1 5/8 =???

Find the difference of the mixed numbers. Simplify your answer.

A) 3 6/8

B) 3 3/4

C) 4 2/8

D) 4 3/8

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Respuesta :

5 3/8- 1 5/8=

43/8 - 13/8= 30/8

put 30/8 into a mixed number which will equal 3 6/8

simplify 3 6/8 which will be 3 3/4

the answer is 3 3/4

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[tex] 5 \frac{3}{8} - 1 \frac{5}{8} [/tex]


Since 3 is less than 5, change 5 3/8


[tex] 5 \frac{3}{8} = 4 \frac{11}{8} [/tex]


Here is the new equation:


[tex] 4 \frac{11}{8} - 1 \frac{5}{8} = 3 \frac{6}{8} [/tex]


Simplify:


[tex] 3 \frac{6}{8} = 3 \frac{3}{4} [/tex]


[tex] \framebox{Answer = B} [/tex]