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Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

$$2\frac{1}{8}=\frac{2\times8 + 1}{8}=\frac{17}{8}$$
$$1\frac{2}{8}=\frac{1\times8+2}{8}=\frac{10}{8}$$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$$\frac{17}{8}-\frac{10}{8}=\frac{17 - 10}{8}=\frac{7}{8}$$

Answer:

$\frac{7}{8}$