What is 8 − 7 1/4 ?

Answer 1

To subtract \( 7 \frac{1}{4} \) from 8, you can first convert \( 8 \) into a fraction.

1. Convert \( 8 \) into a fraction: \[ 8 = \frac{8}{1} = \frac{32}{4} \]

2. Now, convert \( 7 \frac{1}{4} \) to an improper fraction: \[ 7 \frac{1}{4} = 7 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{28}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{29}{4} \]

3. Now perform the subtraction: \[ \frac{32}{4} - \frac{29}{4} = \frac{32 - 29}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \]

So, \( 8 - 7 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \).