Question

Solve the expression: 3/2 - 5/4.

Answer 1

3/2 - 5/4 is 1/4.

Explanation:

To solve the expression 3/2 - 5/4, you need to find a common denominator and then subtract the fractions:

The common denominator for 2 and 4 is 4.

Now, rewrite both fractions with the common denominator:

(3/2) - (5/4) = (3/2)(2/2) - (5/4)

Now, perform the subtraction:

(3/2)(2/2) - (5/4) = (6/4) - (5/4)

Now, subtract the fractions with the same denominator:

(6/4) - (5/4) = (6 - 5)/4 = 1/4

So, the solution to the expression 3/2 - 5/4 is 1/4.