Evaluate 2-1 1/4

$2 - 1 \frac{1}{4}$

Convert $1 \frac{1}{4}$ to an improper fraction.

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A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$2 - (1 + \frac{1}{4})$

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ .

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Write $1$ as a fraction with a common denominator.

$2 - (\frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$2 - \frac{4 + 1}{4}$

Add $4$ and $1$ .

$2 - \frac{5}{4}$

To write $2$ as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$2 \cdot \frac{4}{4} - \frac{5}{4}$

Combine $2$ and $\frac{4}{4}$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 4}{4} - \frac{5}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 \cdot 4 - 5}{4}$

Simplify the numerator.

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Multiply $2$ by $4$ .

$\frac{8 - 5}{4}$

Subtract $5$ from $8$ .

$\frac{3}{4}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{3}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$0.75$

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