What is 8 − 7 1/4

Answer 1

To subtract \( 7 \frac{1}{4} \) from 8, first, convert the mixed number \( 7 \frac{1}{4} \) into an improper fraction.

1. Convert \( 7 \frac{1}{4} \): \[ 7 \frac{1}{4} = 7 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{28}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{29}{4} \]

2. Now, rewrite 8 as a fraction with a denominator of 4: \[ 8 = \frac{8 \times 4}{1 \times 4} = \frac{32}{4} \]

3. Now perform the subtraction: \[ 8 - 7 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{32}{4} - \frac{29}{4} = \frac{32 - 29}{4} = \frac{3}{4} \]

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