<PRE><B>Question 17481</B>
First, you want to change the mixed fractions into improper fractions by multiplying the whole numbers by the denominator and adding the numerator.&lt;br&gt;

4 1/8 - 1 3/4 = (4 * 8 + 1)/8 - (1 * 4 + 3)/4 = 33/8 - 7/4&lt;br&gt;

Then, you want to convert the fractions so that they have a common denominator (8).&lt;br&gt;

33/8 - 7/4 = 33/8 - 14/8&lt;br&gt;

Next, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominators.&lt;br&gt;

33/8 - 14/8 = 19/8&lt;br&gt;

Finally, you change the answer into a mixed fraction.&lt;br&gt;

19/8 = 2 3/8&lt;br&gt;

Therefore, your complete answer would be:&lt;br&gt;

4 1/8 - 1 3/4 = 33/8 - 7/4&lt;br&gt; 
= 33/8 - 14/8&lt;br&gt;
=19/8 = 2 3/8</PRE>