Basic Math Examples

$\frac{1}{2} - \frac{3}{2} + \frac{5}{2}$

Step 1

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{1 - 3 + 5}{2}$

Step 2

Simplify by adding and subtracting.

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Step 2.1

Subtract $3$ from $1$ .

$\frac{- 2 + 5}{2}$

Step 2.2

Add $- 2$ and $5$ .

$\frac{3}{2}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{3}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$1.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$1 \frac{1}{2}$