Question

Subtract 2 1/8- 1 7/8

Answer 1

2/8 or 1/4

Explanation:

2 1/8 - 1 7/8 - Make improper fractions

17/8 - 15/8 - subtract them

2/8 - simplify

1/4 - final

Answer 2

In order to get the answer to this question you will have to change the mixed numbers into improper fractions and then subtract by finding the common denominator and then subtracting the numerators and reduce if needed to get your answer.

`2(1)/(8) - 1(7)/(8)`

Convert into improper fractions:

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

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

`(17)/(8) - (15)/(8)`

Find the common denominator:

`CD=8`

`17-15=2`

`=(2)/(8)`

Reduce:

`(2)/(8) /2=(1)/(4)`

`=(1)/(4)`

Therefore your answer is "1/4."

Hope this helps