Question

What is 8-1/4? equal

Answer 1

8 -
`(1)/(4)`

First, make the denominators the same. / Your problem should look like: 8 ×
`(4)/(4)` -
`(1)/(4)` .
Second, simplify. Denominators are now the same. / Your problem should look like:
`(32)/(4)` -
`(1)/(4)` .
Third, join the denominators. / Your problem should look like:
`(32 - 1)/(4)` .
Fourth, simplify. / Your problem should look like:
`(31)/(4)` .
Fifth, convert to mixed fraction. / Your problem should look like:
`7 (3)/(4)` which is your answer.