Subtract 2 3/8 − 1 2/8

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To subtract 2 3/8 - 1 2/8, we first subtract the whole numbers, and then subtract the fractions separately.

The whole numbers are 2 - 1 = 1.

Now let's subtract the fractions (the numerators):

3/8 - 2/8 = 1/8.

So, the final answer is 1 1/8.