What is the value of 3 1/4 - 1 7/8 =
Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the equation:
3 ¼ - 1 7/8
Determine the value.
Solution:
In order to determine the original value of the equation, we can calculate it easily by changing the mixed numbers to whole numbers. To do so, we exclude first the whole number, and focus on the fraction. Divide the numerator by the denominator, and add the quotient to the whole number.
3 ¼
= ¼
= 0.25
= 3.25
1 7/8
= 7/8
= 0/85
= 1.875
Equate the values back in the equation.
= 3.25 - 1.875
= 1.375
Final answer:
= 1.375