Question 62

1 3/4

Subtracting 2 5/8 from 7/8 results in 1 3/4 when reduced to its lowest terms.

A) 1 3/4

This option is correct as it represents the result of the subtraction when calculated accurately. When you perform the operation 7/8 - 2 5/8, you first convert both fractions to have a common denominator and then subtract, which leads to this final answer.

B) 1 6/8

Option B is incorrect because 1 6/8 can be simplified to 1 3/4, but it does not represent the correct result of the subtraction. The process of subtracting 2 5/8 from 7/8 does not yield this value.

C) 1 1/4

This choice is incorrect as it does not reflect the outcome of the subtraction. The calculation does not result in 1 1/4, which suggests a misunderstanding of the operation involved.

D) 1 5/8

Option D is also incorrect because it does not correspond to the actual result of the subtraction operation. The value of 1 5/8 is not reached when 2 5/8 is subtracted from 7/8.

Conclusion

The correct answer is 1 3/4, as it accurately reflects the result of the subtraction process. All other options either misrepresent the outcome or reflect incorrect calculations, confirming that they are not viable answers. Thus, the answer demonstrates a solid understanding of fractional subtraction and simplification.