Solve: 2 and 1/2 - 4 and 1/8
= (5/2) - (33/8). **to subtract these two fractions from each other, we need to find a common denominator which is 8.
= (5/2) - (33/8)
= (20/8) - (33/8)
= (20 - 33) / 8
= -13/8.
So, in conclusion, the answer to this question is: -13/8.