Question

There is 6 7/8 cups now i take 2 5/8 away how many is left ?

Answer 1

The answer is 4 2/8

Step-by-step explanation:6 7/8 - 2 5/8=4 2/8

Answer 2

left means subtracting

6 7/8 - 2 5/8

Whole numbers subtract each other

Numerators subtract each other

The denominators stay the same.

6-2= 4

7-5=2

4 2/8

Reduce 2/8. Divide by 2. 2/2= 1, 8/2= 4

4 2/8=4 1/4

Answer: 4 2/8 = 4 1/4 cups left