1/4 Minus 4/2, Solve 1/4 - 4/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/4 and 4/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/4 and 4/2?
The given fractions are 1/4 and 4/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/4 and 4/2
1/4 - 4/2
The LCM of 4 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 4
| 2 | 4, 2 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 = 4
= 1 x 1 - 4 x 2/4
= 1 - 8/4
= -7/4
Result: -7/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/4 and 4/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/4 and 4/2?
To subtract fractions 1/4 and 4/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 2 value i.e 4. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/4.
2. What is 1/4 minus 4/2 as a fraction?
1/4 minus 4/2 as a fraction is equal to -7/4.
3. How to subtract 1/4 and 4/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/4 and 4/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/4 quickly.