Subtract.

3/8 - (-5 1/4)

Enter your answer, as a mixed number in simplest form.

P. S - 5 1/4 is a mixed number)

Multiplying numerators and denominators to get the LCD in all fraction denominators

= 38-21*24*2

Then rewriting the equation with the equivalent fractions

= 38-428

With like denominators we can operate on just the numerators

= 3-4 2/8

=-39 / 8

Simplifying the answer

= - 39/8

= - 39/8

= - 4 7/8

Your answer would like be 5 5/8