Basic Math Examples

$y - \frac{y}{2}$

Step 1

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

$y \cdot \frac{2}{2} - \frac{y}{2}$

Step 2

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

$\frac{y \cdot 2}{2} - \frac{y}{2}$

Step 3

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{y \cdot 2 - y}{2}$

Step 4

Rewrite $\frac{y \cdot 2 - y}{2}$ in a factored form.

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Step 4.1

Move $2$ to the left of $y$ .

$\frac{2 y - y}{2}$

Step 4.2

Subtract $y$ from $2 y$ .

$\frac{y}{2}$