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Picture below I got two different answers

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Picture below I got two different answers

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

-y-40/8 and -40=y

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Well...

$$\large 5 - \frac{y}{8} = \frac{8}{8} \times 5 - \frac{y}{8} = \frac{40}{8} - \frac{y}{8} = \frac{40 - y}{8}$$

I actually don't think either are correct there hun :/ But do you see what I did?

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Find the common denominator first...then carry out the subtraction

anonymous · Answer

I did the same thing in my first one but thought it was negative,

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Nope...that '5' never becomes negative to begin with...the common denominator is 8...so after you multiply the 5 by 8/8 you get that 40/8 term...but no negative :)

anonymous · Answer

Yeah I understand. thank you.

johnweldon1993 · Answer

No problem!

anonymous · Answer

Is this the same is the one above ? -6+5/6

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Well yes and no...you'll actually be able to carry out the addition this time

anonymous · Answer

so the mixed number would be the answer?

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Hmm, theoretically yes...but I hardly ever see a software or a teacher wanting a mixed number as the answer...probably just leave it as an improper fraction

$$\large -\frac{31}{6}$$ if my quick mental math is right

anonymous · Answer

yeah i made it into -5 1/6

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Well either way yes it is correct :)