Question

Solve the following:

seven and two eighths minus five and one eighth equals

A. one eighth
B. one and two eighths
C. two and one eighth
D. eleven and one eighth

Answer 1

The answer is B.

Explanation:

2 1/8 is the answer

Answer 2

C 2 1/8

Explanation:

7 2/8-5 1/8

= 7-5 + 2/8-1/8

=2+1/8

=2 1/8 or 2.125

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