Question

What is `1``1/4` `-` `3/4`?

Answer 1

0.5

Explanation:

First, we must convert the mixed fraction `1 1/4` into an improper fraction.

`4/4 + 1/4=5/4`

Then we continue with the equation

`5/4-3/4=2/4`

Which can be simplified to;

`1/2=0.5`