Subtract the following mixed numbers. $-\begin{array} { r }
5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \
\
4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
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. $-\begin{array} { r } 
5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \
\
 4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \
\hline
\end{array}$
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 the mixed numbers, first convert them to improper fractions: $5 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{17}{3}$ and $4 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{35}{8}$. Then, find a common denominator (24 in this case) and subtract: $\frac{136}{24} - \frac{105}{24} = \frac{31}{24}$, which simplifies to $1 \frac{7}{24}$.

Subtract the Following Mixed Numbers −523438-\begin{array} { r } 5 \frac { 2 } { 3 } \\\\ 4 \frac { 3 } { 8 } \\\hline\end{array}−532​483​​​

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