Find the Exact Value 3/4-1/4

$\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{4}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{3 - 1}{4}$

Subtract $1$ from $3$ .

$\frac{2}{4}$

Cancel the common factor of $2$ and $4$ .

Factor $2$ out of $2$ .

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

Cancel the common factors.

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$\frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 2}$

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{2 \cdot 1}{2 \cdot 2}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{1}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$0.5$