Simplification · Question 2 · Easy
Simplify: 3 1/2 + 2 3/4 − 1 5/8
- 4 5/8
- 4 3/8
- 5 1/8
- 3 7/8
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 4 5/8
Explanation: Convert to eighths: 28/8 + 22/8 − 13/8 = 37/8 = 4 5/8.
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