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