Question

Simplify: 6 5/8 - 2 1/2
A. 8 1/4
B. 8 1/8
C. 4 1/4
D. 4 1/8​

Answer 1

The choice D

`4 (1)/(8)`

Explanation:

`6 (5)/(8) - 2 (1)/(2) \\ \\ (53)/(8) - (5)/(2) \\ \\ (53)/(8) - (20)/(8) = (33)/(8) = 4 (1)/(8)`