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Subtract 2 5/8 - 7/8 and reduce.

  • A. 1 & 5/8
  • B. 1 & 1/4
  • C. 1 & 6/8
  • D. 1 & 3/4
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To subtract fractions, ensure that the denominators are the same. In this case, convert 2 to 16/8 to match the denominator of 5/8. The calculation will be (16/8 - 7/8) = 9/8. Simplify 9/8 to 1 & 1/8, which is equivalent to 1 & 3/4. Thus, the correct answer is 1 & 3/4.