Simplify 1-3/2

$1 - \frac{3}{2}$

Step 1

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

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

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 3

Subtract $3$ from $2$ .

$\frac{- 1}{2}$

Step 4

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{1}{2}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{1}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$- 0.5$