Question

Perform the indicated operation. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. Do not use improper fraction in answer. Subtract 10 - 6 3/8 =

3 5/8
4 3/8
16 3/8
16 5/8

Answer 1

10 - 6 3/8 = 80/8 - 51/8 = 29/8 = 3 5/8
A) 3 5/8

Answer 2

Option A is correct

`3(5)/(8)`

Explanation:

Subtract:

`10 - 6(3)/(8)`

First convert mixed fraction
`6(3)/(8)` into proper fraction.

`6(3)/(8) = (8 \cdot 6 + 3)/(8) = (48+3)/(8) = (51)/(8)`

then;

`(10)/(1)-(51)/(8)`

Taking LCM of 1 and 8 is, 8.

⇒
`(80-51)/(8) = (29)/(8)`

⇒
`3(5)/(8)`

Therefore, after subtracting
`10 - 6(3)/(8)` we get,
`3(5)/(8)`