SOLUTION: How do I simplify this problem? 2-1 1/2=

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Question 661891: How do I simplify this problem?
2-1 1/2=

Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
2 - 1 1/2
Make them both fractions with common denominators
4/2 - 3/2 = 1/2

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