Question

8 5/8 - 2 2/3 =?

Answer 1

Well first convert the improper fractions to a proper fraction, so \[\frac{ 69 }{ 8 } + \frac{ 8 }{ 3 }\]

Answer 2

oh wait, minus, sorry

Answer 3

Then you're gonna wanna find the LCM for 8 and 3, which is 24 (8x3)

Answer 4

Then multiply the left fraction with 3 up and down, and the right one with 8 up and down. You'll get \[\frac{ 207 }{ 24 } - \frac{ 64 }{ 24 } \]

Answer 5

Then subtract the numerators as you would normally, and simplify. If need be, then convert it back into an improper fraction, depending on what the question is asking for. So you'd get \[\frac{ 143 }{ 24 }\]

Answer 6

Makes sense momo?

Answer 7

not really but im not to smart

Answer 8

that isnt one of my answer options either

Answer 9

can you retype the question in the equation format so that I can see the question properly? It's not too clear above.

Answer 10

5 7/24

5 23/24

6 3/5

these are my answer options

Answer 11

Yeah, so you'd have to convert it back into the improper format

Answer 12

i am confused

Answer 13

It would be the second option

Answer 14

What's confusing you?

Answer 15

math

Answer 16

this question

Answer 17

Come on man, what are you finding hard? Maybe I can explain it again, or in a different way.

Answer 18

im just confused about what the answer is

Answer 19

the answer is the middle one, the 5 23/24, which is the same thing as the one that I showed you. Would you like me to explain the conversion between proper and improper fractions?

Answer 20

thank you!!! will you help me with the next one?

Answer 21

Sure, will do.

Answer 22

Why don't you post that as a separate question?

Answer 23

okay