Question

Subtracting mixed number 4_1 - 2_7 4 8 4

Answer 1

`4(1)/(4) - 2(7)/(8) = 1(3)/(8)`

Explanation:

Given

`4(1)/(4) - 2(7)/(8)` --- proper representation of the question

Required

Evaluate

Convert numbers to improper fractions

`4(1)/(4) - 2(7)/(8) = (17)/(4) - (23)/(8)`

Take LCM

`4(1)/(4) - 2(7)/(8) = (34 - 23)/(8)`

`4(1)/(4) - 2(7)/(8) = (11)/(8)`

Convert to improper fraction

`4(1)/(4) - 2(7)/(8) = 1(3)/(8)`