Question

follow the three clues to find a hidden treasure. use the number line showing eighths to help.
clue 1: start at $5\frac{3}{8}$. move $\frac{1}{8}$ to the left.
complete the equation to show your new location as a mixed number.
$5\frac{3}{8} - \frac{1}{8} = \boxed{?} \frac{\boxed{?}}{\boxed{?}}$

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract fractions directly

Subtract the fractional parts since denominators match:
$5\frac{3}{8} - \frac{1}{8} = 5 + \frac{3-1}{8}$

Step2: Simplify the fractional part

Calculate the new numerator:
$5 + \frac{2}{8} = 5\frac{2}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction (optional, but standard)

Reduce $\frac{2}{8}$ to lowest terms:
$5\frac{1}{4}$
(Note: $\frac{2}{8}$ simplifies to $\frac{1}{4}$, but $5\frac{2}{8}$ is also a valid mixed number for the location.)

Answer:

$5\frac{2}{8}$ (or simplified to $5\frac{1}{4}$)
Filling the boxes: the whole number is $5$, numerator is $2$, denominator is $8$ (or numerator $1$, denominator $4$ for the simplified form)