Answer:
2 1/2 - 4 is equal to 1/2 as a fraction.
Explanation:
2 1/2 can be written as an improper fraction by multiplying the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and adding the numerator. So, 2 1/2 is equal to (2 x 2 + 1) / 2 which simplifies to 5/2.
4 can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 2, so 4 as a fraction is 4/2.
Therefore, the expression 2 1/2-4 can be rewritten as 5/2 - 4/2.
Simplifying the expression, we get:
2 1/2 - 4 = (5/2) - (4/2) = 1/2.
So, 2 1/2 - 4 is equal to 1/2 as a fraction.
