8 3/4 — 5 1/4

To subtract mixed numbers, follow these steps:

Step 1: Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions

8 3/4 = (8 * 4 + 3) / 4 = 35/4 5 1/4 = (5 * 4 + 1) / 4 = 21/4

Step 2: Subtract the two improper fractions

35/4 - 21/4 = (35 - 21)/4 = 14/4

Step 3: Simplify the result, if necessary

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

So, 8 3/4 - 5 1/4 = 3 1/2