What is simplify-5/4+1/2 ?

The solution to simplify-5/4+1/2 is -3/4

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simplify-5/4+1/2

simplify

- \frac{5}{4} + \frac{1}{2}

- \frac{3}{4}

Decimal Notation

- 0.75

Solution steps

- \frac{5}{4} + \frac{1}{2}

Least Common Multiplier of

4, 2 : 4

Adjust Fractions based on the LCM

= - \frac{5}{4} + \frac{2}{4}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= \frac{- 5 + 2}{4}

Add the numbers:

- 5 + 2 = - 3

= \frac{- 3}{4}

Apply the fraction rule:

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

= - \frac{3}{4}

- 11 - 10

8 \times 40

8 \times 11

8 \times 10

8 \times 30