Subtract these mixed numbers.

Question

space space space space 8 3 over 7− 4 2 over 7
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Select the correct answer.

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Answer 1

To subtract these mixed numbers, we subtract the whole numbers separately and the fractions separately.

Starting with the whole numbers, we have:
8 - 4 = 4

Next, subtracting the fractions:
3/7 - 2/7 = (3 - 2)/7 = 1/7

Therefore, the final answer is 4 1/7.