What is 4 1/2 - 2 3/4

Answer: 7 1/4

Step-by-step explanation: Eliminating a negative and changing our operation.

=412+234

=

4

1

2

+

2

3

4

Rewriting our equation with parts separated

=4+12+2+34

=

4

+

1

2

+

2

+

3

4

Solving the whole number parts

4+2=6

4

+

2

=

6

Solving the fraction parts

12+34=?

1

2

+

3

4

=

?

Find the LCD of 1/2 and 3/4 and rewrite to solve with the equivalent fractions.

LCD = 4

24+34=54

2

4

+

3

4

=

5

4

Simplifying the fraction part, 5/4,

54=114

5

4

=

1

1

4

Combining the whole and fraction parts

6+1+14=714

It would be 1 3/4 make it a mixed number and find common denominator and then subtract and simplify if needed