Question

40 follow the three clues to find a hidden treasure. use the number line showing eighths to help. clue 2: start at $5\frac{2}{8}$. move $\frac{2}{8}$ to the left. complete the equation to show your new location. $5\frac{2}{8} - \frac{2}{8} = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract the fractions

When subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators, we subtract the fractional parts first. Here, the fractional part of \(5\frac{2}{8}\) is \(\frac{2}{8}\), and we subtract \(\frac{2}{8}\). So \(\frac{2}{8}-\frac{2}{8} = 0\).

Step2: Keep the whole number

After subtracting the fractional parts, the whole number part remains. The whole number in \(5\frac{2}{8}\) is 5, and since the fractional parts subtracted to 0, we are left with 5. So \(5\frac{2}{8}-\frac{2}{8}=5\).

Answer:

\(5\)