Question

What is

2 1/8 - 1 7/8=?

Answer 1

Answer: 1/4

Explanation:

To subtract mixed fractions, you need to first trun them into improper fractions.

`2(1)/(8) =(17)/(8)`

`1(7)/(8) =(15)/(8)`

`(17)/(8) -(15)/(8) =(2)/(8) =(1)/(4)`

Answer 2

1/4

Explanation:

2 1/8 - 1 7/8

Borrow 1 from the 2 in the form of 8/8

1 + 8/8+1/8 - 1 7/8

1 9/8 - 1 7/8

2/8

Simplify

1/4