Evaluate 5/4-1 - MathMaster

$\frac{5}{4} - 1$

To write $- 1$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{5}{4} - 1 \cdot \frac{4}{4}$

Combine $- 1$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{5}{4} + \frac{- 1 \cdot 4}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{5 - 1 \cdot 4}{4}$

Simplify the numerator.

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Multiply $- 1$ by $4$ .

$\frac{5 - 4}{4}$

Subtract $4$ from $5$ .

$\frac{1}{4}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{1}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$0.25$

Evaluate 5/4-1

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