Question

What number must be subtracted from $\frac{1}{4}$ to get $\frac{1}{2}$?

• A. 1/2
• B. -1/4
• C. 1
• D. -1

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A

1/2

B

-1/4

Let the number be x

$\frac{1}{4}-x=\frac{1}{2}$

$x=\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{2}=\frac{-1}{4}=\frac{-2}{8}$.