How to calculate 7/2 minus 1/2 (What is 7/2 minus 1/2?)

How to calculate 7/2 minus 1/2

What is 7/2 minus 1/2? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 7/2 minus 1/2.

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

We start by setting up 7/2 minus 1/2 like this so it is easier to read:

		7
		2

		1
		2

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

		7 - 1
		2

		6
		2

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 7/2 minus 1/2. The answer is below in its simplest form:

3

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 7/2 minus 1/2 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

6 / 2 = 3