MsZuriel
MsZuriel MsZuriel
  • 01-03-2018
  • Mathematics
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Estimate your answer. Then rewrite the problem. Write the answer in the lowest terms. 1 7/8 - 3/4 = ?

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Ashley08215
Ashley08215 Ashley08215
  • 01-03-2018
Okay so first you do

1 7/8 = 15/8

Than convert 3/4 to 6/8 to have the same denominator

Than

15/8-6/8= 15-6= 9 = 9/8

So you can either have

9/8 or 1 1/8

Both are acceptable answers
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