What is #18\frac{1}{2}-7\frac{3}{4}#?

1 Answer
Oct 8, 2016

#43/4 =10 3/4#

Explanation:

#1.# Convert the mixed fractions into improper fractions:

#18 1/2 = 37/2#

#7 3/4 = 31/4#

#2.# Make sure both fractions have the same denominator

#18 1/2 = 37/2=74/4#

Now we can subtract the fractions:

#74/4 - 31/4 = 43/4 =10 3/4#