Question

What should be subtracted from the rational number 5 / 4 to get 1 / 2

Answer 1

suppose x should be subtracted

(5/4)- x = 1/2

x = (5/4) - (1/2)

x = 3/4

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that a number which when subtracted from 5/4 gives 1/2

Let the number be assumed as X

5/4-X=1/2

-X= 1/2-5/4

-X= -3/4

X=3/4

Therefore the required number is 3/4