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:

Subtract the numerators

$$ \frac{35}{16} - \frac{8}{16} - \frac{5}{16} = \frac{35 - 8 - 5}{16} = \frac{22}{16} $$

Simplify the fraction

$$ \frac{22}{16} = \frac{22 \div 2}{16 \div 2} = \frac{11}{8} $$

Answer:

• (A) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
• (B) 2
• (C) \(\frac{11}{16}\)
• (D) \(\frac{11}{8}\) (Correct answer)