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Chapter 1: Problem 37

Perform the indicated subtraction. $$\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}$$

Short Answer

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The result of \(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{4}\) is \(\frac{1}{4}\).

Step by step solution

01

Find a common denominator

The denominators of the two fractions are 2 and 4. The least common denominator (LCD) of these numbers is the smallest number that both denominators can divide into. In this case, the LCD is 4.
02

Rewrite the fractions

Now, rewrite the fractions with the common denominator. The first fraction becomes \(\frac{2}{4}\) because \(1 \times 2 = 2\) (numerator) and \(2 \times 2 = 4\) (denominator). The second fraction remains the same, \(\frac{1}{4}\), because it already has the denominator 4.
03

Subtract the fractions

Now that the fractions have the same denominators, subtract the numerators: \(\frac{2}{4} - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4}\).

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