What is two eighths minus two fourths plus five eighths?

2/8 - 2/4 + 5/8

Bring all fractions to a common denominator of '8' , and the numerators to equivalent values.

Hence

2/8 - 4/8 + 5/8

Add the numerators

2 - 4 + 5 = 3

Place over the denominator

Hence

3/8 The answer!!!!!