Question

What is the answer to 1/2-1/4

Answer 1

Hi , the answer is 1/4 , because we have to find the common denominator which is 4 .Then we have to change the fractions , 1/2 is now 2/4 and 1/4 stays the same , then we just subtract.
1/2
2 times 2 equals 4

1 times 2 equals 2
2/4

1 times 1 equals 1
4times 1 equals 4
1/4

Answer 2

1/2-1/4
(1/2x2)-1/4
2/4-1/4
2-1
1
1/4