What is eight -7 1/4
To find the value of the expression "eight -7 1/4", we need to subtract 7 1/4 from 8.
First, we need to convert 8 into a fraction with the same denominator as 1/4, which is 4/4:
8 = 8/1 = 32/4.
Now, we can subtract the fractions:
32/4 - 7 1/4 = 32/4 - (28/4 + 1/4) = 32/4 - 29/4 = (32 - 29)/4 = 3/4.
Therefore, eight -7 1/4 is equal to 3/4.
To subtract 7 1/4 from 8, you can follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mixed fraction 7 1/4 into an improper fraction. Multiply the whole number part (7) by the denominator (4), then add the numerator (1). This gives you 29/4.
Step 2: Subtract the fraction 29/4 from 8. To do this, convert 8 into a fraction with a common denominator of 4. The result will be 32/4.
Step 3: Now subtract the numerator of 29/4 from 32/4. This gives you 3/4.
Therefore, 8 - 7 1/4 = 3/4.