SOLUTION: 5 1/4 - 4 3/8 I know the LCD is going to be 8, but after that I am lost.

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Question 913329: 5 1/4
- 4 3/8
I know the LCD is going to be 8, but after that I am lost.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathTherapy:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%2821%2F4%29%282%2F2%29+=+42%2F8
42%2F8+-+27%2F8 = 15/8 = 8 7/8

Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5 1/4
- 4 3/8
I know the LCD is going to be 8, but after that I am lost. 


system%285%261%2F4%2C-+4%263%2F8%29 = system%285%262%2F8%2C-+4%263%2F8%29 = system%284%2610%2F8%2C-+4%263%2F8%29 = highlight_green%287%2F8%29



OR



5%261%2F4+-+4%263%2F8

21%2F4+-+35%2F8 ----- Converting mixed numbers to improper fractions

42%2F8+-+35%2F8 ------ Changing 21%2F4 to improper fraction, with LCD, 8

highlight_green%287%2F8%29