Question

What is the answer to 3 1/2 - 2 1/8

Answer 1

`1(3)/(8)`

Explanation:

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

Subtract the whole numbers and the fractional parts of the mixed numbers separately.

(3-2)+(
`(1)/(2)` -
`(1)/(8)` )

Subtract the numbers

1 + (
`(1)/(2)` -
`(1)/(8)` )

To add or subtract fractions you need the same denominator

Make the
`(1)/(2)` into a
`(4)/(8)` by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 4.

1 + (
`(4)/(8)` -
`(1)/(8)` )

Subtract

Your answer should be:

`1(3)/(8)`

Answer 2

`Exact form:\\(11)/(8) \\Decimal form:\\1.375\\Mixed number form:\\1(3)/(8)`

Explanation:

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