To subtract \( 2 \frac{3}{8} - 1 \frac{2}{8} \), let's follow these steps:
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Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions if necessary:
- \( 2 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{16}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{19}{8} \)
- \( 1 \frac{2}{8} = \frac{8}{8} + \frac{2}{8} = \frac{10}{8} \)
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Now subtract the improper fractions: \[ \frac{19}{8} - \frac{10}{8} = \frac{19 - 10}{8} = \frac{9}{8} \]
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Convert \( \frac{9}{8} \) back to a mixed number:
- \( \frac{9}{8} = 1 \frac{1}{8} \)
Thus, the result of \( 2 \frac{3}{8} - 1 \frac{2}{8} \) is \( 1 \frac{1}{8} \).
So the correct response is: 1 1/8.