Answer:
[tex]4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = 1\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8}[/tex] --- proper representation of the question
Required
Evaluate
Convert numbers to improper fractions
[tex]4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = \frac{17}{4} - \frac{23}{8}[/tex]
Take LCM
[tex]4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = \frac{34 - 23}{8}[/tex]
[tex]4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = \frac{11}{8}[/tex]
Convert to improper fraction
[tex]4\frac{1}{4} - 2\frac{7}{8} = 1\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
