Question

What is 3 1/8 - 1 7/8 = write your answer as a mixed number

Answer 1

1 and 1/4

To get this final answer, follow these steps:

3 1/8 - 1 7/8

Change these into improper fractions:

25/8 - 15/8

Then subtract the numerators:

10/8

And finally, make it a mixed number and then simplify.

1 and 2/8  -> 1 1/4

Hope this helps!