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1/4 subtract by 1 1/2

User Tomole
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Answer:

Explanation:

1.5 - 0.25 = 1.25 = 1 1/4

User Sam Morgan
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We can turn both fractions into decimals.

1/4 = 0.25

1 1/2 = 1.5

Subtract.

0.25 - 1.5 = -1.25

Turn back into a fraction.

-1.25 = -1 1/4

Best of Luck!

User Roumelis George
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