Question

Why does 1 - 3/8 equal 5/8

Answer 1

it is because

Explanation:

the origin is 1 is actually 8/8 depend on the question that given

so in this case 8/8 - 3/8 is 5/8 because 8-3=5

Answer 2

1 - 3/8

(8-3)/8

=5/8

Explanation:

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