Solve. Write the answer as a mixed number as needed.
-There were $26 \frac{1}{8}$ yards of wire on a spool. After a customer bought $8 \frac{1}{2}$ yards of wire from the spool, how many yards were left?
A) $17 \frac{5}{8}$ yards
B) 17 yards
C) $16 \frac{5}{8}$ yards
D) $18 \frac{5}{8}$ yards

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To find the remaining wire, subtract $8 \frac{1}{2}$ yards from $26 \frac{1}{8}$ yards: $26 \frac{1}{8} - 8 \frac{1}{2} = 17 \frac{5}{8}$ yards.

Solve Write the Answer as a Mixed Number as Needed 261826 \frac{1}{8}2681​

Solve Write the Answer as a Mixed Number as Needed $26 \frac{1}{8}$