Subtract the following mixed numbers. $\begin{array} { r }
5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \
\
- \quad 4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) $1 \frac { 7 } { 24 }$
B) $\frac { 7 } { 24 }$
C) $1 \frac { 1 } { 24 }$
D) $2$
E) $1 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$

Question

Subtract the following mixed numbers. $\begin{array} { r } 
5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \
\
- \quad 4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
A) $1 \frac { 7 } { 24 }$
B) $\frac { 7 } { 24 }$
C) $1 \frac { 1 } { 24 }$
D) $2$
E) $1 \frac { 1 } { 4 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To subtract mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions. Then, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. Finally, convert the improper fraction back to a mixed number.$5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } = \frac { 17 } { 3 }$$4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } = \frac { 35 } { 8 }$$\frac { 17 } { 3 } - \frac { 35 } { 8 } = \frac { 136 } { 24 } - \frac { 105 } { 24 } = \frac { 31 } { 24 }$$\frac { 31 } { 24 } = 1 \frac { 7 } { 24 }$Therefore, the answer is $1 \frac { 7 } { 24 }$.

Subtract the Following Mixed Numbers 523−438\begin{array} { r } 5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \\\\- \quad 4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \\\hline\end{array}532​−483​​​

Subtract the Following Mixed Numbers $\begin{array} { r } 5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \\\\- \quad 4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \\\hline\end{array}$