2 1/2
2 and 1/12
1 whole = 4 fourths 4 wholes = 16 fourths 4 wholes minus 2 fourths = 16 fourths minus 2 fourths = (16 - 2) fourths = 14 fourths 14 fourths = 3 wholes plus 2 fourths, or 3 wholes plus 1 tooth.
3 - 1/2 = 2 and 1/2
1
It is 5 3/7.
2 fourths is a half. (Seven eights minus a half) 7 x 8 - 0.5 = 55.5 (Seven eights minus a half) 7/8 - 1/2 = 3/8
1 1/3
8.66-3.86=4.8=4 wholes and 17 over 21
eights make up 3 wholes
4 - 2/4 = 3 2/4 = 3 1/2
4 − 23/8 = 13/8 or 15/8