Answer
$1 \frac{3}{4}$
Work Step by Step
1. Write mixed numbers as improper fractions:
$8 \frac{1}{8} - 6 \frac{3}{8} = \frac{65}{8} - \frac{51}{8}$
3. Subtract numerators:
$\frac{65-51}{8} = \frac{14}{8} = 1 + \frac{6}{8} = 1 + \frac{3}{4} = 1 \frac{3}{4}$