Question

15 1/2 - 7 5/8
how do i solve this problem

Answer 1

The answer is 7 7/8. Hope this helps!
Here's the math:

Answer 2

change the fraction part to a decimal then subtract... you will get a decimal. change the decimal back into a mixed fraction.
15.5- 7.625= 7.875
change that back into a fraction= 7 7/8