Question

I don’t get it can someone explain?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is

$\frac{29}{4} \: \: \: or \: \: \: 7 \frac{1}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$12 \frac{7}{8} - 5 \frac{5}{8}$

To solve the expression first change the mixed fraction to an improper fraction

That's

$12 \frac{7}{8} = \frac{103}{8} \\ \\ \\ 5 \frac{5}{8} = \frac{45}{8}$

So we have

$\frac{103}{8} - \frac{45}{8}$

Since they have the same denominator we can subtract them directly

We have

$\frac{103}{8} - \frac{45}{8} \\ = \frac{58}{8}$

Reduce the fraction with 2

We have the final answer as

$\frac{29}{4} \: \: \: or \: \: \: 7 \frac{1}{4}$

Hope this helps you

Answer 2

Answer:

7 2/8

Step-by-step explanation:

First step is to take both of the whole numbers and subtract them. You should get 7. After that you have to subtract the fractions and you should get 2/8. the. You put the fractions and the whole number which is 7 2/8.