Answer:
21/8 or 2 5/8
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Find a common denominator for 1/2 to have the same denominator as 3 1/8:
1/2 is equal to 4/8, which has the same denominator as 3 1/8.
Step 2: Convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction so it will be easier to subtract.
3 1/8 = 25/8
Step 3: Now subtract:
25/8 - 4/8 = 21/8 or 2 5/8 (keep the denominator the same)
Now you know that someone stole 4 pieces of your pizza :(
Hope this helps :)
-jp524
