SOLUTION: (3/4-1)+(3/8+1/2) I tried 1*2/4-->2/8 16/8+2/8=18/8 *divided by 2*= 9/4 please help, I can not get 5/8 as an answer

Algebra ->  Equations -> SOLUTION: (3/4-1)+(3/8+1/2) I tried 1*2/4-->2/8 16/8+2/8=18/8 *divided by 2*= 9/4 please help, I can not get 5/8 as an answer      Log On


   



Question 844140: (3/4-1)+(3/8+1/2)
I tried 1*2/4-->2/8
16/8+2/8=18/8 *divided by 2*= 9/4
please help, I can not get 5/8 as an answer

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(3/4-1)+(3/8+1/2)
I tried 1*2/4-->2/8 **************** How does 1* 2/4 = 2/8? Don't try to scam us.
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Start with (3/4 - 1). What is that?
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16/8+2/8=18/8 *divided by 2*= 9/4
please help, I can not get 5/8 as an answer