What is simplify+1/2-2/1 ?

The solution to simplify+1/2-2/1 is -3/2

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simplify+1/2-2/1

simplify

+ \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{1}

- \frac{3}{2}

Decimal Notation

- 1.5

Solution steps

\frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{1}

Least Common Multiplier of

2, 1 : 2

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= \frac{1}{2} - \frac{4}{2}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{a}{c} - \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a - b}{c}

= \frac{1 - 4}{2}

Subtract the numbers:

1 - 4 = - 3

= \frac{- 3}{2}

Apply the fraction rule:

\frac{- a}{b} = - \frac{a}{b}

= - \frac{3}{2}

\frac{5 2}{2 - 4 3}

8 + 2 x

8 - 32

9 - 32

7 \times 14