Question

What is 5 3/8- 3 7/8

Answer 1

Conversion: 5 3/8 = 5 · 8 + 3

8

= 43

8

Conversion: 3 7/8 = 3 · 8 + 7

8

= 31

8

Subtract: 43

8

- 31

8

= 43 - 31

8

= 12

8

= 3

2

Answer 2

The answer is 1.5

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