Question

Subtracting mixed number 4_1 - 2_7 4 8 4

Answer 1

Answer:

$4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = 1\frac{3}{8}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8}$ --- proper representation of the question

Required

Evaluate

Convert numbers to improper fractions

$4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = \frac{17}{4} - \frac{23}{8}$

Take LCM

$4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = \frac{34 - 23}{8}$

$4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = \frac{11}{8}$

Convert to improper fraction

$4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = 1\frac{3}{8}$