Question

1/2 + (-1/4)=????????????

Answer 1

`(1)/(4)`

Explanation:

`(1)/(2)` =
`(2)/(4)` We need a common denominator before we can add.

`(2)/(4)` +
`(-1)/(4)` means the same thing as

`(2)/(4)` -
`(1)/(4)` =
`(1)/(4)`