Question

How do I solve 7 1/2-1 7/8

Answer 1

first convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions:
7 1/2 = 15/2
1 7/8 = 15/8
second, make sure both fractions have a common denominator:
15/2 converts to 60/8
third, subtract!
60/8-15/8 = 45/8
your final answer is 5 and 5/8

Answer 2

Since both fractions are "mixed numbers"

We can change them up, a little

7 1/2 = 15/2

1 7/8 = 15/8

Now, lets simplify the problem all together

7 + 1/2 - 1 - 7/8

Take out the 7 & 1

So, 7 - 1 = 6 , right?

Next, 1/2 - 7/8 = _______

4/8 - 7/8 = 3/8, right?

Next, (part 2) 6 - 3/8 (this would give you your answer

So, therefore, your answer would have to be 5 5/8