Find the exact difference and the estimated difference.

Question

6 5/8 - 3 3/8

Answer 1

Exact difference:

6 5/8 - 3 3/8 = 53/8 - 27/8
6 5/8 - 3 3/8 = 26/8
6 5/8 - 3 3/8 = 3 2/8
6 5/8 - 3 3/8 = 3 1/4

So, the exact difference is 3 1/4.

Estimated difference:

6.625 - 3.375 = 3.250

So, the estimated difference is 3.25.