Question

P + 2 7/8= 5 3/8

what is p equal to in this math equation

Answer 1

`p=(1)/(8)`

Explanation:

`p+2(7)/(8) = 5(3)/(8)`

`p=5(3)/(8) -2(3)/(8)=`

`=(5*3)/(8) -(2*7)/(8) =`

`=(15)/(8) -(14)/(8) =`

`=(15-14)/(8) =`

`=(1)/(8)`

`p=(1)/(8)`