Question

can someone solve and explan this equation
5 1/4-3 3/8

Answer 1

Have you added fractions, before?

Answer 2

yes i know you have to fina a common denominator

Answer 3

Well, then I suspect the only annoyance is the mixed fractions. Change them to improper fractions and proceed with the common denominator.

Answer 4

so in i do that would the answer be 15/8

Answer 5

21/4 - 27/8
42/8 - 27/8
15/8

Correct.

Answer 6

yay thank you i thought i was wrong

Answer 7

You welcome!