Step one is to simplify and remove those pesky fractions. 2[tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] means [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] * 2. What is half of 2? 1.
8[tex] \frac{3}{8} [/tex] means 8 * [tex] \frac{3}{8} [/tex]. Since the number you're trying to find a fraction of is equal to the denominator (8 and 8), then the numerator is left as is. This part of the equation is 3.
All that's left is to subtract! 3 - 1 is 2. Your answer is 2.
Don't forget to choose which answer is Brainliest!
