Question

5 1/4 -3 1/2 the awnser would be

Answer 1

5 1/4 = 21/4
3 1/2 = 7/2 = 14/4

21/4 - 14/4
= 7/4 
= 1 3/4

Answer 2

5 1/4 = 21/4, 3 1/2 = 7/2 5 1/4 - 3 1/2 = 21/4-7/2 = (21-14)/4 = 7/4