Question

What is the difference of 2 1/4 and 3/8

Answer 1

15/8

Explanation:

`2 * (1)/(4) - (3)/(8)`

First, combine the mixed fraction. 2 (2/1) is equal to 8/4 (multiply by 4/4). This comes out as 9/4.

9/4 - 3/8

Then, we need to multiply the first fraction by 2/2 to get a common denominator

18/8 - 3/8

Since the denominators are the same, we can subtract the numerators, 18 - 3 = 15.

The denominator is kept after doing the subtraction in the numerator. 15/8 is the answer, or 1 7/8 as a mixed fraction

Answer 2

15/8

Explanation:

18/8 - 3/8 = 15/8