Basic Math Examples

$\frac{1}{2} + (- \frac{5}{2})$

Step 1

Remove parentheses.

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

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Step 3

Simplify the expression.

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Step 3.1

Subtract $5$ from $1$ .

$\frac{- 4}{2}$

Step 3.2

Divide $- 4$ by $2$ .

$- 2$