Question

The numerical expression 1/4(8-1/2) is equal to

Answer 1

Answer: 1 7/8

Explanation:

Using the distributive property: 1/4 * 8 = 2

and

1/4 * -1/2 = -1/8

2 - 1/8 = 1 8/8 - 1/8 = 16/8 - 1/8 = 15/8 = 1 7/8