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What is 3/4 minus 1/4?

Answer
3/4 − 1/4 = 12
Fraction
12
Decimal
0.5
Percent
50%

Step by step

  1. The bottoms (denominators) already match
    Both have 4 on the bottom, so subtract the tops.
  2. Subtract the numerators (tops)
    3/4 − 1/4 = 2/4
  3. Simplify
    Divide the top and bottom by 2: 2/4 = 1/2

Check: 1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4 ✓

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3/4
1/4
= 1/2

Each bar is one whole, split into equal parts.

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    What is 3/4 minus 1/4?

    3/4 minus 1/4 is 1/2. As a decimal it's 0.5.

    How do you work out 3/4 − 1/4?

    Rewrite both fractions with a common denominator, subtract the numerators, then simplify. The steps above show each line.