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

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to common denominator

To subtract $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{1}{4}$, we first convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to a fraction with denominator 4. Since $\frac{1}{2}=\frac{1\times2}{2\times2}=\frac{2}{4}$.

Step2: Subtract the fractions

Now we subtract: $\frac{2}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{2 - 1}{4}=\frac{1}{4}$. So the denominator is 4.

Answer:

4