Find the Exact Value 1-1/2

$1 - \frac{1}{2}$

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

$\frac{2}{2} - \frac{1}{2}$

Combine the numerators over the common denominator.

$\frac{2 - 1}{2}$

Subtract $1$ from $2$ .

$\frac{1}{2}$

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{1}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$0.5$