Question

8 1/2 - 3 5/8 someone pls explain​

Answer 1

Answer:

ans is 4 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

= 8 1/2 - 3 5/8

= 17/2 - 29/8

= (64-29)/8

= 35/8

= 4 3/8

Answer 2

Answer:

4 7/8

Step-by-step explanation:

- First convert them into improper fractions

- Find the LCM and make the denominators equal

- And subtract them

$8 \frac1 2 - 3 \frac5 8\\ \\\frac{17}{2} - \frac{29}{8}\\ \\L.C.M = 8\\\\\frac{68}{8}-\frac{29}{8}\\\\\frac{39}{8} = 4\frac{7}{8}$