8 − 7 1/4

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To subtract 1/4 from 8, you need to have a common denominator.

8 can be written as 8/1.

To convert 8/1 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 4, you need to multiply the numerator and denominator by 4.

(8/1) * (4/4) = 32/4

Now, you can subtract 1/4 from 32/4.

32/4 - 1/4 = (32 - 1) / 4 = 31/4

So, 8 − 7 1/4 is equal to 31/4.
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