Solve 1/2-1/4=1/4

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

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Solution Steps

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

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

Since \frac{2}{4} and \frac{1}{4} have the same denominator, subtract them by subtracting their numerators.

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

Subtract 1 from 2 to get 1.

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

Compare \frac{1}{4} and \frac{1}{4}.

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