Subtraction
This is very similar to adding fractions.
Worked example
Calculate 1 7/8 - 1/4
First convert any mixed numbers to improper fractions.
15/8 - 1/4
The common denominator is 8.
15/8 - 2/8
= 13/8
= 1 5/8
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