Question

$8 \frac{1}{2} - 3 \frac{5}{8}$
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Answer 1

Answer:

4 7/8

Step-by-step explanation:

8 1/2 - 3 5/8

Converting them into improper fraction we get,

17/2 - 29/8

LCM of 2, 8 is 8.

= 68/8 - 29/8

= 39/8 = 4 7/8

Answer 2

Answer:

8½ - 3⅝

=17/2 - 29/8

= 68/8 - 29/8

= 39/2

= 4.875