What is the answer to 1/2-1/4

Hi, the answer is 1/4, because we have to find the common denominator which is 4. Then we have to change the fractions, 1/2 is now 2/4 and 1/4 stays the same, then we just subtract.

1/2

2 times 2 equals 4

1 times 2 equals 2

2/4

1 times 1 equals 1

4times 1 equals 4

1/4

1/2-1/4

(1/2x2) - 1/4

2/4-1/4

2-1

1

1/4