Subtract 1/9 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1/9
32 - 19 is 2518.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
32 = 3 × 92 × 9 = 2718 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
19 = 1 × 29 × 2 = 218 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2718 - 218 = 27 - 218 = 2518 - In mixed form: 1718
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