What is 4 1/8 - 1 1/2?

1 Answer

2 5/8

Explanation:

Well you can view this as

4 1/8 = 4 + 1/8

this also apply to 11/2

Then you will have :

4 + 1/8 - ( 1 + 1/2)

Group together

(4 - 1) + (1/8 - 1/2)

3+(1/8-4/8)=3+(-3/8)

Answer is 3 - 3/8 or 21/8 = 2 5/8