Question

What is 1 and 1/2 minus 7/8

Answer 1

You would find a common denominator 8. 1 and1/2 would be converted into 1 and4/8. 1 and 4/8 minus 7/8 equals 5/8

Answer 2

Convert 1 and 1/2 to eights to make it easier to subtract. 1 4/8 add 1 to 4/8
12/8 then subtract that by 7/8 straight across the numerator. That then equals 5/8