Question

Solve and simplify to simplest form: 1 3/8 −(−7/8)

Answer 1

Answer:5/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

2 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert mixed fraction to improper fraction

$1\frac{3}{8}-(\frac{-7}{8})=\frac{11}{8}+\frac{7}{8}$

               $=\frac{11+7}{8}\\\\=\frac{18}{8}\\\\=\frac{9}{4}\\\\=2\frac{1}{4}$