Solve 3/4-1/4=0.5

$$\frac { 3 } { 4 } - \frac { 1 } { 4 } = 0.5$$

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Solution Steps

Since \frac{3}{4} and \frac{1}{4} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

$$\frac{3-1}{4}=0.5$$

Subtract 1 from 3 to get 2.

$$\frac{2}{4}=0.5$$

Reduce the fraction \frac{2}{4} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 2.

$$\frac{1}{2}=0.5$$

Convert decimal number 0.5 to fraction \frac{5}{10}. Reduce the fraction \frac{5}{10} to lowest terms by extracting and canceling out 5.

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

Compare \frac{1}{2} and \frac{1}{2}.

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