Question

What is 1/4 subtract 1 and 1/2 A. 1/2 B. 1/8 C. 3/4 D. 3/8

Answer 1

Answer:

-1 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

1/4 - (1 1/2)

Get a common denominator

1/4 - 1 2/4

Take the larger number and subtract the smaller number and take the sign of the larger

1 2/4 - 1/4 = 1 1/4

The sign of the larger was negative

-1 1/4