Subtract and simplify.
-$\begin{array} { r }
18 \frac { 3 } { 4 } \\
- 8 \frac { 1 } { 8 }\\hline
\end{array}$
A) $26 \frac { 5 } { 8 }$
B) $10 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$
C) $10 \frac { 5 } { 8 }$
D) $26 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$

Question

Subtract and simplify.
-$\begin{array} { r } 
18 \frac { 3 } { 4 } \\
- 8 \frac { 1 } { 8 }\\hline
\end{array}$
A) $26 \frac { 5 } { 8 }$
B) $10 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$
C) $10 \frac { 5 } { 8 }$
D) $26 \frac { 7 } { 8 }$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

First, convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: $18 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{75}{4}$ and $8 \frac{1}{8} = \frac{65}{8}$. Find a common denominator (8), convert $\frac{75}{4}$ to $\frac{150}{8}$, and subtract: $\frac{150}{8} - \frac{65}{8} = \frac{85}{8}$. Convert back to a mixed number: $10 \frac{5}{8}$.

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Subtract and Simplify $\begin{array} { r } 18 \frac { 3 } { 4 } \\\\- 8 \frac { 1 } { 8 }\\\hline\end{array}$