Question

What is 5 1/2 - 5 1/4 =

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

You want to get the 1/2 and 1/4 on the same denominator.

so,

(1/2)x2=2/4

now the denominators are the same subtract the values

5-5 = 0

2/4-1/4 = 1/4

So the answer is 1/4.