What is 4 5/8 minus 2 2/8
Solutions
4 \(\frac{5}{8}\) - 2 \(\frac{2}{8}\)
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1) Subtract the whole numbers
4 - 2 = 2
2) Subtract the fractions
\(\frac{5}{8}\) - \(\frac{2}{8}\) = \(\frac{3}{8}\)
3) Simplify
2 \(\frac{3}{8}\)
We didn't change the denominators since they were same
If the denominators are same you don't have to do anything to them.
4 5/8 - 2 2/8
Don't change the denominator because they are the same.
Subtract whole numbers:-
4 - 2 = 2
Subtract numerators:-
5 - 2 = 3
Leave denominator as is.
Write answer:-
2 3/8
4 5/8 - 2 2/8 = 2 3/8