Question

5 1/2
-
3 3/4
______

Answer 1

So first you want to convert both to have the same denominator.

5 1/2 - 3 3/4

To:

5 2/4 - 3 3/4

Now, to make it easier for me, I would convert both to an improper fraction.

5 2/4 -> 22/4

3 3/4 -> 15/4

So now you can just do,

22/4 - 15/4,

which is just 7/4.

This in mixed number form is 1 3/4.

Answer 2

5 1/2 - 3 3 /4 =

11/2 - 15/4 =

22/4 - 15/4 = 7/4 = 1 3/4