Question

What is the value of the expression 20/4 - (1/2 + 3 3/4)

Answer 1

3/4

You need the LCD which is 4

3 + 1x2/2x2 + 3/4

3 + 2/4 + 3/4

3 + 2+3/4

3+5/4

3 + 1 1/4

20/4 - 4 1/4

20/4 - 4x4+1/4

20/4 - 17/4

5 - 17/4

5x4/4 - 17/4

20/4 - 17/4

3/4