Question

Solve this algebra 1/4-2
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Answer 1

-1 3/4

Explanation:

Make the denominator the same

2 = 8/4

1/4 - 8/4 = -7/4 (mixed number: -1 3/4)

Answer 2

Explanation:

Change 2 to 2/1, then multiply the top and bottom by 4 so it has the same denomiator as the 1/4.

`(1)/(4) -(8)/(4) =-(7)/(4)`