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Subtract 16/36 from 3/2

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 16/36

3/2 - 16/36 is 19/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    3/2 = 3 × 18/2 × 18 = 54/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    16/36 = 16 × 1/36 × 1 = 16/36
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/36 - 16/36 = 54 - 16/36 = 38/36
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
  6. In mixed form: 11/18

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