The estimation of the fractions to the nearest whole number is [tex]5\frac{13}{40}[/tex]
How to subtract fractions?
The fractions are in mixed fractions. Let's convert it to improper fraction and do the arithmetic.
Therefore,
[tex]8\frac{1}{5} - 2\frac{7}{8}[/tex]
[tex]8\frac{1}{5}=\frac{41}{5}[/tex]
[tex]2\frac{7}{8} =\frac{23}{8}[/tex]
Therefore,
[tex]\frac{41}{5} -\frac{23}{8} = \frac{328-115}{40} =\frac{213}{40}[/tex]
Hence,
[tex]\frac{213}{40} =5\frac{13}{40}[/tex]
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