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Find the difference - 1 3/8 - 7/8

Find the difference - 1 3/8 - 7/8
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Find the difference - 1 3/8 - 7/8

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Answer: -9/4

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\displaystyle\\-1(3)/(8) -(7)/(8) =\\\\-(1*8+3)/(8) -(7)/(8) =\\\\-(8+3)/(8)-(7)/(8) =\\\\-(11)/(8)-(7)/(8) =\\\\-((11)/(8)+(7)/(8) )=\\\\-((11+7)/(8))=\\\\-(18)/(8)=\\\\-(2*9)/(2*4) =\\\\-(9)/(4)

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