1/2 - 3/4 equals what

1 answer:

n200080 [17]3 years ago

5 0

1. Method 1: By Listing MultiplesList out all multiples of each denominator, and find the first common one.

2: 2 , 4

4: 4
Therefore, the LCD is 4

Method 2: By Prime FactorsList all prime factors of each denominator, and find the union of these primes.
Therefore, the LCD is 2 x 2 = 4

2. Make the denominators the same as the LCD

 $\frac{1 x 2}{2 x 2} - \frac{3}{4}$

3. Simplify. Denominators are now the same.

 $\frac{2}{4} - \frac{3}{4}$

4. Join the denominators

$\frac{2-3}{4}$

5. Simplify

 $-\frac{1}{4}$

Done! :) Decimal Form: -0.25

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