Question

subtract. write the answer as a fraction in lowest terms or as an integer.
\\\frac{35}{16} - \frac{8}{16} - \frac{5}{16}\\

• \\(\frac{1}{2}\\)
• \\(2\\)
• \\(\frac{11}{16}\\)
• \\(\frac{11}{8}\\)

Explanation:

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Subtract the numerators

\[
\frac{35}{16} - \frac{8}{16} - \frac{5}{16} = \frac{35 - 8 - 5}{16} = \frac{22}{16}
\]

Simplify the fraction

\[
\frac{22}{16} = \frac{22 \div 2}{16 \div 2} = \frac{11}{8}
\]
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Answer:

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Subtract the numerators

\[
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Simplify the fraction

\[
\frac{22}{16} = \frac{22 \div 2}{16 \div 2} = \frac{11}{8}
\]
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