Question

1. $14 - 3\frac{5}{8} =$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert 14 to a mixed number with denominator 8

14 can be written as \(13\frac{8}{8}\) because \(13 + \frac{8}{8}=14\).

Step2: Subtract the mixed numbers

Now subtract \(3\frac{5}{8}\) from \(13\frac{8}{8}\). Subtract the whole numbers and the fractions separately:
Whole numbers: \(13 - 3 = 10\)
Fractions: \(\frac{8}{8}-\frac{5}{8}=\frac{3}{8}\)

Step3: Combine the results

Combine the whole number and the fraction: \(10+\frac{3}{8}=10\frac{3}{8}\) (or as an improper fraction: \(\frac{83}{8}\))

Answer:

\(10\frac{3}{8}\) (or \(\frac{83}{8}\))