How to calculate 4/2 minus 9/2 (What is 4/2 minus 9/2?)

How to calculate 4/2 minus 9/2

What is 4/2 minus 9/2? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 4/2 minus 9/2.

Note that numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

We start by setting up 4/2 minus 9/2 like this so it is easier to read:

		4
		2

		9
		2

To subtract one fraction from another with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators and leave the denominator alone:

		4 - 9
		2

		-5
		2

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 4/2 minus 9/2. The answer is below in its simplest form:

-2 1/2

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 4/2 minus 9/2 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

-5 / 2 = -2.5