Question

What is 2 1/8 - 1 7/8=?

Answer 1

Answer:

1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/8 - 1 7/8

Borrow 1 from the 2 in the form of 8/8

1 + 8/8+1/8 - 1 7/8

1 9/8 - 1 7/8

2/8

Simplify

1/4

Answer 2

Answer: 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

To subtract mixed fractions, you need to first trun them into improper fractions.

$2\frac{1}{8} =\frac{17}{8}$

$1\frac{7}{8} =\frac{15}{8}$

$\frac{17}{8} -\frac{15}{8} =\frac{2}{8} =\frac{1}{4}$