Question

subtract. answer as a mixed number in lowest terms. \\(\

$$\begin{array}{r} 4\\frac{1}{4} \\\\ -1\\frac{3}{8} \\\\ \\hline ?\\frac{\\quad}{\\quad} \\end{array}$$

\\) first, enter the whole number.

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to common denominator

Convert \(4\frac{1}{4}\) to eighths: \(4\frac{1}{4}=4\frac{2}{8}\) (since \(\frac{1}{4}=\frac{2}{8}\)).

Step2: Subtract the mixed numbers

Subtract the whole numbers and fractions separately: \(4\frac{2}{8}-1\frac{3}{8}\). Since \(\frac{2}{8}<\frac{3}{8}\), borrow 1 from the whole number: \(3\frac{10}{8}-1\frac{3}{8}\). Now subtract: \(3 - 1 = 2\) (whole numbers), \(\frac{10}{8}-\frac{3}{8}=\frac{7}{8}\) (fractions). So the result is \(2\frac{7}{8}\). The whole number part is 2.

Answer:

2