Finite Math Examples

$1 - \frac{7}{4}$

Step 1

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

$\frac{4}{4} - \frac{7}{4}$

Step 2

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{4 - 7}{4}$

Step 3

Subtract $7$ from $4$ .

$\frac{- 3}{4}$

Step 4

Move the negative in front of the fraction.

$- \frac{3}{4}$

Step 5

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$- \frac{3}{4}$

Decimal Form:

$- 0.75$