Question

What is 2 1/8 take away 1/2​

Answer 1

The equation is
`2(1)/(8) - (1)/(2)` .

1/2 is equivalent to 4/8, and 2 1/8 is equal to 17/8. (two full sets of 8 + 1 = 8 + 8 + 1, or 17)

The new equation is
`(17)/(8) -(4)/(8)` . Subtract the numerators.

17 - 4 = 13 or 13/8

The improper fraction
`(13)/(8)` simplifies to
`1(5)/(8)` .

Answer:

`1(5)/(8)`

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