Subtract 10/6 from 3/2
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1 4/6
32 - 106 is -16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
32 = 3 × 32 × 3 = 96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
106 = 10 × 16 × 1 = 106 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96 - 106 = 9 - 106 = -16
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