Basic Math Examples

$n + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{4}$

Step 1

Subtract $\frac{3}{4}$ from both sides of the equation.

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

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 3

Subtract $3$ from $1$ .

$n = \frac{- 2}{4}$

Step 4

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

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Step 4.1

Factor $2$ out of $- 2$ .

$n = \frac{2 (- 1)}{4}$

Step 4.2

Cancel the common factors.

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Step 4.2.1

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$n = \frac{2 \cdot - 1}{2 \cdot 2}$

Step 4.2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$n = \frac{2 \cdot - 1}{2 \cdot 2}$

Step 4.2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$n = \frac{- 1}{2}$

Step 5

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$n = - \frac{1}{2}$

Step 6

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$n = - \frac{1}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$n = - 0.5$