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Solve 2 - (1 1/2 - 3/4)

Published on August 4, 2024

Pre-Algebra

Solve the math problem: 2 - (1 1/2 - 3/4). Find the solution and learn how to simplify mixed numbers and fractions with different denominators. The answer is 5/4 or 1 1/4.

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Let’s solve this problem step-by-step:
  1. Solve the operation inside the parentheses first. We have . To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator.
  2. Find a common denominator. The least common denominator for 2 and 4 is 4. We can rewrite as , and then convert it to a fraction with a denominator of 4: .
  3. Subtract the fractions: Now we have .
  4. Finally, subtract the result from 2: . We can think of 2 as , so the problem becomes .
Answer: or .
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