Question

Find the difference between 7 1/2 and 2 3/4

Answer 1

4
`(3)/(4)` or 4.75

Explanation:

first we're going to convert the number into improper fractions.

7
`(1)/(2)`=
`(15)/(2)` and 2
`(3)/(4)`=
`(11)/(4)`

For subtracting it is suitable to adjust both fractions to an equal denominator, so we're going to multiply
`(15)/(2)`x2, it'll equal the same number.

So now we have
`(30)/(4)`-
`(11)/(4)`, 30-11= 19.

`\frac{19}4}` simplified is, 4
`(3)/(4)`.

As you can see I also added 4.75 as an answer, that's if the answer must be a decimal.

I hope this helps you!