Question

Perform the indicated operation. 13/16 – 3/8
7/16
5/8
1 3/16

Answer 1

The correct option is 1.

Explanation:

The given expression is

`(13)/(16)-(3)/(8)`

We need to perform the indicated operation.

Make denominator common.

`(13)/(16)-(3* 2)/(8* 2)`

`(13)/(16)-(6)/(16)`

It can be written as

`(13-6)/(16)`

`(7)/(16)`

The value of given expression is
`(7)/(16)`.

Therefore the correct option is 1.

Answer 2

13/16 - 3/8

convert 3/8 to 16ths

3/8 = 6/16

13/16 - 6/16 =

13/6 =7

7/16 is the answer