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  • 12-04-2017
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Which number is equivalent to the expression shown below? -2 1/4 - (-8 3/8) F. -10 5/8. G. -10 1/3. H. 6 1/8. I. 6 1/2

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morgaine816
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  • 12-04-2017
Change the mixed numbers into simple fractions:
-9/4-(-67/8)
Find the common denominator and subtract:
[tex] \frac{(-9*8)-(-64*4)}{4*8} = \frac{196}{32}= \frac{49}{8} =6 \frac{1}{8} [/tex]

So your answer is H

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