Subtract: \( 9 \frac{3}{8}-8 \frac{5}{8} \) Do not give your answer as an improper fraction. Give your answer as mixed number or proper fraction in lowest terms. Question Help: Video Message instructor D Post to forum Subrnit Question

To subtract \( 9 \frac{3}{8} - 8 \frac{5}{8} \), follow these steps: 1. **Subtract the whole numbers:** \[ 9 - 8 = 1 \] 2. **Subtract the fractional parts:** \[ \frac{3}{8} - \frac{5}{8} = -\frac{2}{8} \] Simplify the fraction: \[ -\frac{2}{8} = -\frac{1}{4} \] 3. **Combine the results:** \[ 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \] **Final Answer:** \[ \frac{3}{4} \]