Question

homework: module a part 1 review
score: 21/30 answered: 23/30
question 24
subtract: (8\frac{5}{8}-6\frac{1}{8})
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Explanation:

Step1: Subtract the whole - numbers

$8 - 6=2$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$\frac{5}{8}-\frac{1}{8}=\frac{5 - 1}{8}=\frac{4}{8}=\frac{1}{2}$

Step3: Combine the results

$2+\frac{1}{2}=2\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{2}$