Question

Subtract. (Enter an exact number as an integer, fraction, or decimal.) 8 - 5 1/2

Answer 1

Answer:

2 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Split numbers to make it easier

8 - 5 1/2

8 = 7 + 1

7 - 5 = 2

1 - 1/2 = 1/2

2 + 1/2 = 2 1/2

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Answer 2

Answer:

3 1/2

Step-by-step explanation:

• $8 - 5 \frac{1}{2}$  (subtract the whole numbers)
• $3\frac{1}{2}$

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