Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Entry Exam
What is the result of subtracting 2 5/8 from 7/8, reduced to lowest terms?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions. 2 5/8 as an improper fraction is 21/8. Subtracting 7/8 from 21/8 results in 14/8. Simplifying 14/8 to lowest terms gives 1 3/4, which is the final answer.