Question

follow the three clues to find a hidden treasure. use the number line showing eighths to help.

clue 3: start at 5. move $\frac{5}{8}$ to the left.
complete the equation to show your new location as a mixed number.
$5 - \frac{5}{8} = \boxed{?} \frac{\boxed{?}}{\boxed{?}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite 5 as mixed fraction

$5 = 4 + \frac{8}{8}$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$4 + \frac{8}{8} - \frac{5}{8} = 4 + \frac{8-5}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the result

$4 + \frac{3}{8}$

Answer:

$5 - \frac{5}{8} = 4\frac{3}{8}$
(The boxes fill in as: 4, 3, 8 respectively)