Algebra Examples

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

Step 1

A mixed number is an addition of its whole and fractional parts.

$- (1 + \frac{1}{4})$

Step 2

Add $1$ and $\frac{1}{4}$ .

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

$- (\frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4})$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

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

Add $4$ and $1$ .

$- \frac{5}{4}$