Question

Subtract:
3 1/8 - 1/2​

Answer 1

21/8 or 2 5/8

Explanation:

Step 1: Find a common denominator for 1/2 to have the same denominator as 3 1/8:

1/2 is equal to 4/8, which has the same denominator as 3 1/8.

Step 2: Convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction so it will be easier to subtract.

3 1/8 = 25/8

Step 3: Now subtract:

25/8 - 4/8 = 21/8 or 2 5/8 (keep the denominator the same)

Now you know that someone stole 4 pieces of your pizza :(

Hope this helps :)

-jp524

Answer 2

2 5/8

Explanation:

3 1/8 - 1/2​

Get a common denominator

3 1/8 - 1/2 *4/4

3 1/8 - 4/8

Borrow 1 from the 3 in the form of 8/8

2 + 8/8+1/8 - 4/8

2 9/8 - 4/4

2 5/8