One and one eighth minus a half

One and one eighth minus a half

One and One eight = > 1 and 1/8

Minus = > subtraction (-)

Half = 1/2

That's equals to

=> 1 1/8 - 1/2

=> Since 1 and 1/8 is a mixed fraction, let's convert it improper fraction

=> 1 and 1.8 = 9/8

=> 9/8 - 1/2, let's find their LCD

=> 9/8 - 1/2 = 9/8 - 4/8 = 5/8

The answer is 5/8