Question

What is the answer to 3 1/2 - 2 1/8

Answer 1

Answer:

$1\frac{3}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$3\frac{1}{2} -2\frac{1}{8}$

Subtract the whole numbers and the fractional parts of the mixed numbers separately.

(3-2)+( $\frac{1}{2}$ - $\frac{1}{8}$ )

Subtract the numbers

1 + ( $\frac{1}{2}$ - $\frac{1}{8}$ )

To add or subtract fractions you need the same denominator

Make the  $\frac{1}{2}$  into a  $\frac{4}{8}$  by multiplying the numerator and denominator by 4.

1 + ( $\frac{4}{8}$ - $\frac{1}{8}$ )

Subtract

Your answer should be:

$1\frac{3}{8}$

Answer 2

Answer:

$Exact form:\\\frac{11}{8} \\Decimal form:\\1.375\\Mixed number form:\\1\frac{3}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

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