SOLUTION: there are 8 chapter in the book. We have read 3/8 of the book, how many left for us to read? Please show me how to solve this question thanks

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Question 390403: there are 8 chapter in the book. We have read 3/8 of the book, how many left for us to read?
Please show me how to solve this question
thanks
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8/8 = 1 book
8/8-3/8=5/8 or 5 chapters left