What is the difference between 6¼ and 7⅔

Question

In an athletic compilation, the record jump in the pole vault was 6¼m. An athlete set a new record jump of 7⅔. What fraction of the old record are a the difference between the two records

Answer 1

Are you asking the difference between the two records? I so, subtract them.

7 2/3 - 6 1/4 = 7 8/12 - 6 3/12 = 1 5/12 m