How do you solve this problem? 1.6-3/8=

First you would convert the decimal into a fraction

1.6= 8/5

8/5-3/8

Then subtract the fractions

49/40

Then you are left with your

49/40

Hope this helps! :3

48/8 or in decimal form; 5.625

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. First convert the equation into a fraction.

6=6*8/8

=6*8/8-3/8

Step 2. Since the denominators equal to the same amount, combine all the fractions.

=6*8-3/8

Step 3. And lastly;

6*8-3=45

Therefore, we get the answer of 45/8.

Hope I could help! :)

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