Answers

Subtract 6/8 from 7/2

1^st number: 3 1/2, 2^nd number: 6/8

7/2 - 6/8 is 11/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
   7/2 = 7 × 4/2 × 4 = 28/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   6/8 = 6 × 1/8 × 1 = 6/8
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   28/8 - 6/8 = 28 - 6/8 = 22/8
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
6. In mixed form: 23/4

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