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what is seven and seven eighths minus three and one fourths

 Nov 3, 2015

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7 7/8 - 3 1/4

Turn both fractions into improper fractions

63/8 - 13/4

Find the common denominator by multiplying 13/4 by 2 over 2

63/8 - 26/8

Subtract

27/8

Since you can't simplify any more, you're done :)

 Nov 3, 2015
 #1
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Best Answer

7 7/8 - 3 1/4

Turn both fractions into improper fractions

63/8 - 13/4

Find the common denominator by multiplying 13/4 by 2 over 2

63/8 - 26/8

Subtract

27/8

Since you can't simplify any more, you're done :)

saseflower Nov 3, 2015

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