Question

how Do I solve
17 1/2 - 10 1/8​

Answer 1

Answer:

59/8 or 7 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

make improper fractions, then multiply 1st one by to make denominator equal then subtract

Answer 2

Answer:

7 3/8

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to make 17 1/2 and 10 1/8 into improper fractions, which would be 35/2 and 81/8. Then you have to find a common denominator, which is 16, so you get 280/16 - 162/16. You subtract and get 118/6, which simplifies to 7 3/8. Hope this helps :)