how do you solve 3 1/2 - 1 1/8

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you find the least common denominator (for this one its 8).

then find the equivelent fraction: (4/8 and 1/8)

subtract the whole numbers (3-1=2)

subtract the numerators (4-1=3)

keep your denominator

your answer is:

3 3/8
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