Question

How do you get the answer to this problem : 6 7/8 - 4 3/8

Answer 1

6 7/8 - 4 3/8 = 2 4/8 = 2 1/2

Answer 2

you must subtract the fractions first which is 4/8 >>>> 1/2 then 6 - 4 which is 2 so the answer is 2 1/2