Question

7 1/2−1 1/2 simplfied

Answer 1

To simplify \( 7 \frac{1}{2} - 1 \frac{1}{2} \):

1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
\[
7 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{15}{2} \quad \text{(since } 7 \times 2 + 1 = 15\text{)}
\]
\[
1 \frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2} \quad \text{(since } 1 \times 2 + 1 = 3\text{)}
\]

2. Now, subtract the improper fractions:
\[
\frac{15}{2} - \frac{3}{2} = \frac{15 - 3}{2} = \frac{12}{2}
\]

3. Simplify \( \frac{12}{2} \):
\[
\frac{12}{2} = 6
\]

Therefore, \( 7 \frac{1}{2} - 1 \frac{1}{2} = 6 \).