Answer:
1. 2 1/8 - 3/4 = 1 3/8
(work is below)
2 1/8 - 6/8
17/8 - 6/8
11/8
1 3/8
2. 6 3/5 - 3 4/5 = 2 4/5
(work is below)
6 3/5 - 3 4/5
33/5 - 19/5
14/5
2 4/5
Explanation :
First, you need to convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions. Then, you make sure the denominators are the same. (For example, in the first problem, you have to change the 3/4 to 6/8 to match the 17/8.) Then, you subtract the two fractions, and then turn the resulting improper fraction to a mixed number!