Solve 1/2=1/4+1

$$\frac { 1 } { 2 } = \frac { 1 } { 4 } + 1$$

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Solution Steps

Convert 1 to fraction \frac{4}{4}.

$$\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{4}+\frac{4}{4}$$

Since \frac{1}{4} and \frac{4}{4} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1+4}{4}$$

Add 1 and 4 to get 5.

$$\frac{1}{2}=\frac{5}{4}$$

Least common multiple of 2 and 4 is 4. Convert \frac{1}{2} and \frac{5}{4} to fractions with denominator 4.

$$\frac{2}{4}=\frac{5}{4}$$

Compare \frac{2}{4} and \frac{5}{4}.

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