What is 5/2-1/2 answer in fraction form

Question

5/2-1/2? Answer in fraction form

Answer 1

As both fractions have the same denominator, just need to subtract the numerators. 5/2 - 1/2 = 4/2. But that can be reduced to 2/1 or just 2. Don't see why answer must be in fraction form.

Could also convert 5/2 to 2 1/2. Then 2 1/2 - 1/2 = 2 also!

Answer 2

Both of these fractions have a common denominator of 2 so you are able to just subtract the numerators. 5/2-1/2 = 4/2. This can be even further simplified because 4 divided by 2 = 2. The answer should technically not be in fraction form but if that's what the question asks for, leave the answer as 4/2.