Question

what is 1 5/8 - 3/8? express the answer in simplest form....

Answer 1

$1\frac{5}{8}-\frac{3}{8}=1+\frac{5}{8}-\frac{3}{8}=1+\frac{5-3}{8}=1+\frac{2}{8}=1+\frac{2:2}{8:2}=1+\frac{1}{4}=\boxed{1\frac{1}{4}}$