SOLUTION: this is a mix number question into a proper fraction 3 1/2- 1 7/8

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Question 766483: this is a mix number question into a proper fraction
3 1/2- 1 7/8

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this is a mixed number question into a proper fraction
3 1/2- 1 7/8
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(2*3+1)/2 - (8*1+7)/8
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7/2 - 15/8
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28/8 - 15/8
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= 13/8
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That is an improper fraction because the numerator is larger than
the denominator.
= 1 5/8
That is a mixed number.
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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