What is 3/4 minus 1/2?

3/4 minus 1/2 equals 1/4. The LCD of 4 and 2 is 4. Convert 1/2 to 2/4. Subtract: 3/4 minus 2/4 equals 1/4.

What is 1/2 minus 1/3?

1/2 minus 1/3 equals 1/6. The LCD of 2 and 3 is 6. Convert 1/2 to 3/6 and 1/3 to 2/6. Subtract: 3/6 minus 2/6 equals 1/6.

3/4 minus 1/4 equals 1/2. Same denominators so subtract numerators: 3 minus 1 equals 2. Result: 2/4 simplified to 1/2.

5/6 minus 1/3 equals 1/2. The LCD of 6 and 3 is 6. Convert 1/3 to 2/6. Subtract: 5/6 minus 2/6 equals 3/6 which simplifies to 1/2.

7/8 minus 1/2 equals 3/8. The LCD of 8 and 2 is 8. Convert 1/2 to 4/8. Subtract: 7/8 minus 4/8 equals 3/8.

Find the LCD, convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the LCD, subtract the numerators, keep the LCD as denominator, then simplify.

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