Question

solve for h.
$2\frac{1}{8} = h + \frac{5}{8}$
$h = \square$

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to improper fraction

$2\frac{1}{8} = \frac{2\times8 + 1}{8} = \frac{17}{8}$

Step2: Isolate $h$ by subtracting $\frac{5}{8}$

$h = \frac{17}{8} - \frac{5}{8}$

Step3: Subtract the fractions

$h = \frac{17 - 5}{8} = \frac{12}{8}$

Step4: Simplify the fraction

$h = \frac{3}{2} = 1\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

$\frac{3}{2}$ or $1\frac{1}{2}$