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What is 3 1/4 - 2 7/8

 Apr 30, 2015

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hi Civonamzuk

 

If it had of gotten down to something like this, then this is what I would do

97+142397+31241297+112961112

 May 1, 2015
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3 1/4 - 2 7/8 = 3/8

 Apr 30, 2015
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3 1/4 - 2 7/8 = 26/8 - 23/8 = 3/8

 Apr 30, 2015
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Thanks Civonamzuk,

It is really best NOT to change these into improper fractions like that.

This way is better

 

314278=3+14278=32+1478=1+1478=5478=10878=38

 

I suppose in this instance it didn't make much difference but often it is much easier :)

 Apr 30, 2015
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You're welcome, Melody! I've never done fractions the way you did.

 Apr 30, 2015
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We all see something new every day here :)  

 

Well most of us that are interested do anyway :)

 May 1, 2015
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hi Civonamzuk

 

If it had of gotten down to something like this, then this is what I would do

97+142397+31241297+112961112

Melody May 1, 2015

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