5/4 Minus 1/3 Minus 1/2 as a Fraction
To evaluate the expression 5/4 minus 1/3 minus 1/2 as a fraction, we need to follow the order of operations (PEMDAS) and perform the subtractions in the correct order.
Step 1: Convert the fractions to a common denominator
The least common multiple (LCM) of 4, 3, and 2 is 12. So, we can convert each fraction to have a denominator of 12:
- 5/4 = 15/12
- 1/3 = 4/12
- 1/2 = 6/12
Step 2: Perform the subtractions
Now, we can perform the subtractions in the correct order:
- 15/12 - 4/12 = 11/12
- 11/12 - 6/12 = 5/12
Therefore, 5/4 minus 1/3 minus 1/2 as a fraction is:
5/12
Hence, the final answer is 5/12.
