What is 3/4 − 1/2?

Here's the step-by-step solution for 3/4 − 1/2.

Answer:

3/4 − 1/2 = ¹/₄

The answer is 1/4 (equals 0.25 as a decimal).

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert both fractions, then subtract the numerators.

1. Find the common denominator

The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 2 is 4.

LCM(4, 2) = 4

2. Convert fractions

Convert both fractions to have denominator 4:

3/4 = 3/4
1/2 = 2/4

3. Subtract the numerators

Now subtract: 3 − 2 = 1

3/4 − 2/4 = 1/4