Subtract. Simplify, if possible.
5/8
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* 2 1 / 2 - 3

[tex]2\frac{1}{2} - \frac{5}{8}[/tex]
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:
[tex]\frac{5}{2} - \frac{5}{8}[/tex]
Subtract the fractions to get your final answer:
[tex]\frac{15}{8}[/tex]