Subtract 15/90 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 15/90
3/2 - 15/90 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
3/2 = 3 × 45/2 × 45 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 15/90 = 135 - 15/90 = 120/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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