Evaluate 2-3/4

$2 - \frac{3}{4}$

Step 1

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

$2 \cdot \frac{4}{4} - \frac{3}{4}$

Step 2

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

$\frac{2 \cdot 4}{4} - \frac{3}{4}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 \cdot 4 - 3}{4}$

Step 4

Simplify the numerator.

Multiply $2$ by $4$ .

$\frac{8 - 3}{4}$

Subtract $3$ from $8$ .

$\frac{5}{4}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$1.25$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{1}{4}$