Question

how Do I solve17 1/2 - 10 1/8

Answer 1

The first step is to convert the given mixed numbers into fractions

$17\frac{1}{2}=17+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{34}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{35}{2}$$10\frac{1}{8}=10+\frac{1}{8}=\frac{80}{8}+\frac{1}{8}=\frac{81}{8}$

Now, solve the substraction of non similar fractions:

$\frac{35}{2}-\frac{81}{8}=\frac{280-162}{16}=\frac{118}{16}=\frac{59}{8}$

The answer is 59/8.